Overview
- De Pasquale ran out of fuel on the last lap of the Bathurst 1000 on Sunday, allowing Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood to pass and take the win.
- Team 18’s internal investigation found a fault in its fuel‑strategy software that led to the final pit stop adding less fuel than required and says the issue has been fixed.
- Owner Charlie Schwerkolt said the team accepts collective responsibility and confirmed no individual staff members would be dismissed over the error.
- The team criticised personal online attacks against staff, thanked supporters and partners for messages of encouragement, and asked for respectful public discussion.
- Team 18 said it has regrouped and will focus on contesting the Repco Supercars Finals Series at the Gold Coast from October 23–25, noting the incident echoes a 2023 fuel problem that previously prompted changes.