Overview
- Zach Bates put Matt Stone Racing on provisional pole with a 2:03.9376 lap that Speedcafe and other outlets reported as the fastest at Mount Panorama in the Gen3 era.
- Chevrolet filled the top three in qualifying with Anton De Pasquale second and Cooper Murray third, signalling a sudden Camaro advantage in single-lap pace.
- Practice sessions through Thursday and Friday were disrupted by multiple crashes that reduced track time, including Jarrod Hughes at Hell Corner, Ayrton Hodson at Skyline and incidents for Tony D’Alberto and Ryan Wood.
- Teams have responded to pace and reliability concerns with mechanical work that will affect grid runs, notably Dick Johnson Racing confirming an engine change for Brodie Kostecki and Grove Racing reported to be considering an engine swap for the Payne/Davison car.
- In Super2, Bailey Sweeny took a first career shootout pole and Lochie Dalton won Race 1 after a clash between Tickford teammates disrupted the early running, outcomes that shape co-driver confidence and support-category momentum for the main event.