Jack Aitken is prepared to defend an eight‑race podium streak when he enters the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America, pushing his 2025 GTP campaign to its limits.
Aitken’s Poised Pursuit of a Streak
The 31‑year‑old British star stands at the top of the Points table for the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class with 2,145 points, a 203‑point advantage over Laurin Heinrich (1,942). Aitken’s recent 4‑seat run has been run for winners, with victories at Indianapolis, the Motul Petit Le Mans finale, Detroit, and Sahlen’s Six Hours of Glen—each a testament to the Citroën‑derived Cadillac V‑Series.R’s performance.
During a brief paddock interview, the driver noted that “it’s simply another weekend” and that the team prioritises routine over chasing a personal record. “We work within a groove, and the evolution on the Cadillac has been fruitful,” he said, adding that the team’s preparation during the off‑season will carry through the speed trap at Huntington.
Road America’s Test Track
Road America’s 4.048‑mile layout, featuring fourteen turns and a mix of high‑speed corners, has hosted a summer‑extended six‑hour endurance race this year. Aitken will be on track alongside Action Express teammates Earl Bamber and Frederik Vesti, planning a “cooperative” stint strategy that balances experience with fresh legs.
Notably, Aitken’s last off‑podium result at Road America was a fourth‑place finish in both 2024 and 2025, a reminder that competitiveness at the track remains a hard‑won battle.
A Single Seat, Double Advantage
Aitken credits his seamless progression to the dual racing commitments with Cadillac—the IMSA series paired with selected FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) rounds. “The extra laps allow me to find the synergy that is hard to nail otherwise,” he explained, noting that the additional track time “has taken my driving to another level.”
Experience, Synergy, and Maturity
Now in his third full‑time season in IMSA, the reigning GTP Endurance Cup champion has secured five victories across the field. Aitken states he has grown “more comfortable with the tracks, the races, and strategy” and that Action Express and Cadillac provide a “solid partnership” that lifts his performance.
He highlighted that the immediate aim is becoming “more proficient at doing the things within my control.” The driver recalls that while celebrating a championship would be a triumph, the real success lies in consistently executing, which takes a “realistic understanding of racing luck.”
Beyond Points: A Champion’s Mindset
Despite the championship race tightening, Aitken remains focussed on the bigger picture. “I love racing because every day feels like high quality training,” he said, reinforcing that the sheer joy of the sport eclipses the thirst for victory. Even a win would be an added bonus; a loss would still be a testament to a high level of performance.
As the weekend’s engines roar to life, it will be the relentless engineering and tactical execution that decide whether Aitken’s trophy‑free streak holds.
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