MADELINE STEWART Sees Checkered Flag at Watkins Glen Despite Penalty

July 1, 2026

• MADELINE STEWART finally completed a race distance at Watkins Glen after retirements at Sebring and Mid-Ohio, plus a DNS at Laguna Seca, marking only her second finish since impressive ninth-place season debut at Daytona.
• CSM Racing qualified eighth in competitive GS field with co-driver Jonathan Browne’s 1:54.591 lap, positioning the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS CS for potential top-ten challenge in two-hour contest at iconic New York circuit.
• Drive-through penalty for improperly manned fire extinguisher during pit stop destroyed STEWART’s top-ten chances, dropping the #3 Porsche from tenth to 21st position shortly after she took over driving duties from Browne.
• Despite penalty setback and finishing 23rd, STEWART gained crucial mileage and race experience at one of North America’s fastest road courses, completing full distance for first time since season opener ahead of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park round.

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