Botched pit stop costs runaway leader Kostecki dearly at Bathurst 1000

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 11, 2026

When the Great Race entered the final 40 laps, Brodie Kostecki had a comfortable lead and looked on track to claim his second race win. Problems during a pit stop changed all that.

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