W Series ends early amid funding problems

HALTED: British driver Jamie Chadwick, who has won both previous trophies, held a 50-point lead heading into the next scheduled race at Circuit of the Americas and will again be crowned champion. File pic: Andrej Isakovic/AFP via Getty Images

W Series' third season has come to an abrupt halt after financial challenges have forced the cancellation of its final three races.

British driver Jamie Chadwick, who has won both previous trophies, held a 50-point lead heading into the next scheduled race at Circuit of the Americas and will again be crowned champion.