Philip Ellis has reflected on his heart-stopping 175mph slide during the 2026 Rolex 24. The moment occurred during a late-race clash with Nicki Thiim while battling for the lead—a duel that ultimately secured the GTD victory for Winward Racing.<br>The dramatic fight for the class win between the #57 Winward Mercedes-AMG and the #44 Magnus Racing Aston Martin reached its boiling point with just ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/gtd-winner-ellis-labels-175mph-slide-one-of-the-wildest-moments-of-my-career/10792760/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>