P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Winward Racing relishes second Daytona 24 victory in four years
The Winward Racing team, consisting of Indy Dontje, Philip Ellis, Russell Ward, and Daniel Morad, delivered a commanding performance at the IMSA season opening endurance classic. Despite a final caution and added pressure in the last half hour, Morad was able to secure the victory with a 2.731s lead over the AF Corse Ferrari. Morad praised the team’s collective effort, emphasizing the importance of everyone’s contribution, including the engineering staff and car preparation. Ward highlighted the advantage gained from the Balance of Performance test and the new tire compound. With two wins at Daytona since 2021, the team’s success demonstrates their commitment to constant improvement and development. Ward also emphasized the importance of keeping the car clean, noting that their 2021 winning car remains in pristine condition.
