Supercars Milestone: Unraveling the Thrills of the Bathurst 1000 – Live Updates

Sport Live updates: Bathurst 1000, Supercars celebrates 60 years on the mountain

By Michael Doyle and Simon Smale

Posted 3h ago | Updated 55m ago

The Bathurst 1000, known as “The Great Race,” is celebrating its 60th anniversary as the Gen3 Supercars take to the mountain for the first time. This iconic motorsport event attracts thousands of fans and showcases the skill and determination of the drivers as they navigate the challenging track. Follow our live blog to stay updated on all the key events and action as it unfolds.

Key events:

• 1h ago: Lap 35: Tander bemoans ‘frustrating’ penalty
• 1h ago: Lap 30: New leader after the safety car
• 1h ago: Lap 27: Safety Car comes out

Brodie Kostecki reflects on the balance of the car

By Simon Smale

Just now

Brodie Kostecki, speaking on Fox Sports, shared his thoughts on the performance of his car during the race. He expressed that the balance of the car was not what he expected, but he remains optimistic that they can make the necessary adjustments to improve its performance. Kostecki also mentioned a scary moment when a piece of rubber almost caused him to go off track at corner two. He highlighted the presence of a significant amount of rubber off the racing line, which affected the traction of his tires.

Income leaders into the pits

By Simon Smale

4 minutes ago

The leaders, Brodie Kostecki and Richie Stanaway, have entered the pits for some strategic changes. David Russell has taken over from Kostecki, and there has been a brake-calliper change as well. Meanwhile, Red Bull has made a tactical move, putting Stanaway in front. As they resume the race, Stanaway is in ninth place and Russell is in tenth, just a second and a half behind.

Pit stops underway

By Simon Smale

9 minutes ago

Pit stops are happening throughout the race. Jamie Whincup, currently in sixth place, has made a pit stop. He will remain in the car to fulfill his requirements. The gap at the front of the race is increasing, with the leader having a three-second advantage.

Scott Pye overtakes Chaz Mostert

By Simon Smale

12 minutes ago

Scott Pye has made a fantastic move to overtake Chaz Mostert and secure a place in the top five. The top positions are as follows:

1. Brodie Kostecki/David Russell (Erebus/Chevrolet)
2. Shane van Gisbergen/Richie Stanaway (Triple Eight/Chevrolet)
3. Anton de Pasquale/Tony D’Alberto (Dick Johnson Racing/Ford)
4. Bryce Fullwood/Dean Fiore (Brad Jones Racing/Chevrolet)
5. Scott Pye/Warren Luff (Team 18/Chevrolet)

The battle for the top six heats up

By Simon Smale

14 minutes ago

A tight battle is forming behind James Moffat in the number 6 car. Jayden Ojeda, Jamie Whincup, and Will Davidson are all within a second of each other. Whincup has successfully overtaken Moffat in the final corner, moving into eighth place. The race is intensifying, and the competitors are making strategic moves to gain an advantage.

Chaz Mostert moves into the top five

By Simon Smale

22 minutes ago

Chaz Mostert has made a strong move to overtake James Moffat and secure a place in the top five. Scott Pye has also managed to pass Moffat and is now less than a second behind Mostert. The top positions are constantly shifting, with the leaders maintaining a close battle.

Kostecki extends the lead

By Simon Smale

29 minutes ago

Brodie Kostecki, the series and race leader, has increased his lead over the competition. He has managed to pull 0.2 seconds ahead of the second-place driver, Shane van Gisbergen. Kostecki and van Gisbergen are currently the fastest drivers on the track and are establishing a significant gap from the rest of the field. The race is far from over, and there is still a long way to go before the checkered flag is waved.

Stanaway closing in on Kostecki

By Simon Smale

34 minutes ago

Richie Stanaway, driving for Triple Eight, has successfully closed the gap on the race leader, Brodie Kostecki. Stanaway is now just 0.9 seconds behind Kostecki, putting pressure on the leader as he strives to take the top spot. The battle at the front of the race is heating up, and the drivers are pushing their limits to secure victory.

Kostecki takes the lead

46 minutes ago

In an impressive display of skill and determination, Brodie Kostecki, driving for Erebus Motorsport, has taken the lead in the Bathurst 1000. Kostecki, with co-driver David Russell, is currently leading the race, showcasing their strong performance and strategy. The competition remains fierce, and the drivers are giving it their all to claim victory.

Safety car called as Dale Wood goes off at the final corner

By Michael Doyle

1 hour ago

A safety car has been called as Dale Wood goes off at the final corner after contact with Scott Pye. This incident has led to a reshuffling of the positions as the drivers take advantage of the safety car period to make strategic pit stops.

Scary moment at the foot of The Chase

By Michael Doyle

1 hour ago

A scary moment occurred at the foot of The Chase when a piece of rubber nearly caused Brodie Kostecki to veer off track. Kostecki managed to regain control of the car, but this incident highlights the challenging nature of the Bathurst circuit and the skills required to navigate it successfully.

Lap 35: Tander bemoans ‘frustrating’ penalty

By Michael Doyle

1 hour ago

Garth Tander, speaking to Fox Sports, expressed his frustration with a penalty imposed on his teammate, David Reynolds. Reynolds served a drive-through penalty for overtaking Broc Feeney during a safety car period. Tander believes that their team should have been given the opportunity to redress the position by allowing Feeney to regain the lost place. However, the race control denied their request, leading to disappointment for the team. Despite this setback, Tander acknowledges that there is still a long way to go in the race and remains focused on their performance.

Lap 34: Reynolds serves the drive-through penalty for the number 26

By Michael Doyle

1 hour ago

David Reynolds, driving for Ford Grove Racing, has served a drive-through pit lane penalty. The penalty was imposed due to an overtaking maneuver on Broc Feeney during a safety car period. Reynolds, currently in second place, has dropped down to 26th as a result of the penalty.

Lap 31: Car 26 has been given a pit lane penalty

By Michael Doyle

1 hour ago

The Ford Grove Racing team, consisting of David Reynolds and Garth Tander, has been issued a drive-through pit lane penalty. The penalty is a result of Reynolds overtaking Broc Feeney, narrowly crossing the safety car line ahead of him. Although Reynolds has allowed Feeney to regain the position, the stewards have yet to decide if any further action will be taken.

New leader after the safety car

By Michael Doyle

1 hour ago

The safety car period has ended, and the race is back underway. James Golding and Dylan O’Keefe, driving for PremiAir Racing, have taken the lead. The current top six positions are as follows:

1. James Golding/Dylan O’Keefe — PremiAir Racing
2. Shane van Gisbergen/Richie Stanaway — Triple Eight
3. David Reynolds/Garth Tander — Grove Racing
4. Broc Feeney/Jamie Whincup — Triple Eight
5. Cam Waters/James Moffat — Tickford
6. Brodie Kostecki/David Russell — Erebus

Pit lane becomes busy as leaders make stops

By Michael Doyle

1 hour ago

The pit lane has come to life as the leaders, James Golding and Dylan O’Keefe, have entered for their pit stops. The teams are strategizing and making adjustments to ensure the best possible performance for the remainder of the race.

As the Bathurst 1000 continues, fans are eagerly following the live updates and cheering on their favorite drivers. The race is a testament to the skill, determination, and teamwork of the drivers and their crews. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the race unfolds.