Brodie Kostecki Overcomes Engineer Injury and Car Swap to Target Bathurst Record

Australian Supercars driver Brodie Kostecki entered the Bathurst 1000 shootout under unusual circumstances. A recent injury to his chief engineer forced the team to reshuffle technical responsibilities just days before the crucial qualifying session. Despite the setback, the DJR team managed a rapid turnaround, fitting Kostecki with a freshly updated Ford chassis that promised improved balance on the mountain circuit.

Mechanics worked around the clock, delivering what commentators called a "shootout miracle" – a seamless integration of the new setup that allowed Kostecki to post competitive lap times. The young driver, already regarded as a rising star, seized the moment to chase a personal milestone: matching the record for the fastest shootout lap at Bathurst. While the exact time remains to be confirmed, early data suggested he was on pace to challenge the benchmark.

Kostecki’s performance highlighted both his adaptability and the crew’s resilience, turning a potentially disruptive injury into a showcase of teamwork. The outcome of the shootout will set the tone for his Bathurst 1000 campaign, with the driver eager to convert the qualifying momentum into race‑day success.