De Phillippi on leading IMSA GTD Pro, racing a M3 Wagon and zero regrets

Connor De Phillippi joins Racer Weekly fresh off back-to-back podiums and sitting atop the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTD Pro standings with BMW. He breaks down the crucial driver-role split with teammate Neil Verhagen, previews the new-for-2026 six-hour race at Road America, and reflects on a career that took him from sleeping in a tent at Monaco to winning the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Plus: the story behind BMW's wild M3 Touring Nürburgring 24 Hours program, and the one race still on his bucket list.