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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA Triumphs at Monza in Thrilling WEC Season Finale

MONZA, Italy — Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA delivered a masterclass performance at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship finale, securing overall victory in the 6 Hours of Monza.

The trio of Sébastien Bourdais,Earl Bamber, and Jack Aitken piloted the No.38 Cadillac V-Series.R Hypercar to a dramatic win around the legendary 5.793 km "Temple of Speed", marking a landmark breakthrough for the American manufacturer and extending Hertz Team JOTA's streak of securing at least one WEC victory per season.

Controlled Performance Amidst Monza Chaos

Starting in the thick of the Hypercar pack after a wet and unpredictable Friday and Saturday, the dry track conditions on race day set the stage for a six-hour sprint of tactical pit stops, relentless pace, and dramatic incidents.

The race was punctuated by four Safety Car periods and three Full-Course Yellows, testing team strategies and driver composure. Aitken and Bourdais kept the No.38 chassis clear of incident through the frantic opening hours, allowing Bamber to take over for the crucial closing stint.

Late-race drama struck the JOTA garage when the sister No. 12 Cadillac crashed out in the closing minutes. Despite the disruption, Bamber held his focus and crossed the finish line 5.607 seconds ahead of the chasing field to complete 191 laps of intense racing.

"Everyone has been working so hard at JOTA to get this win," said an overjoyed Earl Bamber following his first WEC victory since 2017. "There is no better way to close out this chapter."

6 Hours of Monza: Hypercar CADILLAC Results

Position	Car #	Team	Drivers	Laps	Gap
1	#38	Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA	E. Bamber / S. Bourdais / J. Aitken	191	Winner
15	#12	Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA	W. Stevens / N.Nato / A. Lynn	186	+3