Live: Drivers and teams make final preparation for Bathurst 1000
Quick Look
ABC Sport provides live digital coverage of the 2026 Bathurst 1000, with Zach Bates and Aaron Setonare starting from pole position for Matt Stone Racing in the iconic Mount Panorama event.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Bathurst 1000 is a prestigious annual endurance race held at Mount Panorama in Australia, considered one of the country's premier sporting events.
Good morning, Australia.
Welcome to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2026 Bathurst 1000.
The Great Race is one of the best sporting events in Australia, and today's showdown on Mount Panorama promises to be a beauty.
Zach Bates and Aaron Setonare are on pole for the number 10 Matt Stone Racing team, while there are heaps of driver combos who will fancy their chances to claim victory by the end of 1000 kilometres.
Join me throughout the day, leave your thoughts in the comment section, and be part of the fun as we enjoy the Great Race.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Zach Bates and Aaron Setonare will maintain a strong position early in the race due to their pole position start.
Likely · Within hours
Multiple driver combinations will compete for victory throughout the 1000-kilometre race.
Very likely · Within hours
Open Questions
- Which driver combinations will challenge for the lead during the race?
- How will weather conditions affect the outcome of the 1000-kilometre race?
- What strategies will teams employ to manage tyre wear and fuel consumption over the distance?