Dick Johnson says drivers will be “making decisions on the run” in Sunday’s Bathurst 1000, as they relearn how to manoeuvre lighter cars using grippier tyres.
Dick Johnson has branded the revamped Bathurst 1000 “a complete unknown” as drivers grapple with soft compound tyres as part of the relatively untested Gen3 era.
It could make for a wildly unpredictable afternoon as the Great Race celebrates its 60th anniversary. The combination of the low-downforce Gen3s with the better grip of the soft tyres has forced drivers to relearn elements of their craft, which they did in practice and qualifying sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.“It was interesting going across the top and over McPhillamy,” championship leader Brodie Kostecki said on Thursday. “Just not having the aero to hold the cars down over the rises. It was probably a bit different to what I thought it would be.
“But the softer tyre with the grip, it allows them now to be able to sort of get some feel back. And it’s for safety, really. But look, anything can happen in this race – we’ve seen that in the past. And certainly now, when every single team’s in a situation where they’ve got no data from previous events.Jamie Whincup driving in Bathurst on Saturday.Kostecki has surged into favouritism, claiming six wins this season to be in reach of a maiden championship with two rounds to follow Sunday’s race.
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