Bathurst 1000 news 2026
Team 18 has confirmed that a software error caused Anton De Pasquale to run out of fuel during the final lap of the Bathurst 1000. The team has since fixed the issue and stated that no personnel will be fired over the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the increasing reliance on complex software in professional motorsports and the public scrutiny teams face during high-profile failures.
shares Share article An investigation into the shock final-lap stoppage of Anton De Pasquale’s car has found a software issue was to blame for the mishap with the fuel, Team 18 says.
De Pasquale held a comfortable lead for a significant portion of the race and was on the verge of winning the Bathurst 1000 when he ran out of fuel.
Anton De Pasquale’s first Bathurst 1000 victory slipped through his hands. Robert Cianflone
Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood were gifted victory as a result of their rival’s error, with De Pasquale left to accept that he would abandon the race.
An apology was immediately issued by the team to its drivers and supporters on Sunday, with Team 18 boss Adrian Burgess confirming all in the garage were aware they had dropped the ball at the final minute.
An investigation into the mishap was conducted and has since been completed.
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