Fuel heartbreak hands Bathurst win to Kostecki and Hazelwood
Anton De Pasquale and Lee Holdsworth lost the Bathurst 1000 after their car ran out of fuel on the last lap while leading. Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood inherited the victory. The late turn of events decided the Supercars endurance race.
Anton De Pasquale and Lee Holdsworth appeared set to win the Bathurst 1000, leading as the final lap unfolded. Their race ended in disappointment when their car ran out of fuel, costing them the victory in the Supercars endurance race.
Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood were therefore handed the win, inheriting first place after the late drama. The result shows how fuel strategy and reliability can decide long-distance motorsport events even at the final moment.
The result may resonate most with motorsport fans, teams, and sponsors connected to the Supercars series, as a last-lap fuel failure can become a defining moment of the season. It could shape how teams approach fuel planning and risk in endurance races, while giving Kostecki and Hazelwood a career highlight. For viewers, it may reinforce how unpredictable motorsport can be, turning near-certain outcomes into sudden swings of fortune.