SATURDAY WRAP - AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

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Day three at the Australian Grand Prix had a bit of everything—early morning qualifying, a long break between sessions, and a chaotic evening race to wrap it up. With an eight-hour gap, the team took time to reset, connect with sponsors in hospitality, and prepare for the night ahead.

Qualifying saw improvements from Thursday, though there’s still work to do. Cam Waters faced early issues that disrupted his laps, while Thomas Randle made progress but continued chasing pace. For Race 6, Randle secured P13 and Waters P19. In the Race 7 session, Waters delivered a P5 result, with Randle in P12—a promising step forward heading into the race.

Race 6 was a safety-car-heavy affair, with both drivers caught in the thick of the action. Waters charged from P19 to P9, making up ground with strong overtakes. Randle, meanwhile, endured a wild race—spun, hit, and forced to pit for a tyre change. Despite the setbacks, he fought back to bring the #55 Castrol Racing Mustang home in P17. The results weren’t ideal, but the race pace was clear, showing strong potential in race trim.

Driver Reactions

CAM WATERS – No. 6 Monster Energy Ford Mustang

“That was a pretty wild one. The safety cars made it a bit stop-start, but the car had strong pace, and I was able to make up quite a few spots. P19 to P9 is a solid result, but we know there’s more in it, so hopefully, we can have a proper crack tomorrow.”

THOMAS RANDLE – No. 55 Castrol Racing Ford Mustang

“That was a battle! Got caught up in a few incidents, had to pit for a tyre change, and the car took a bit of a beating, but we kept pushing. Definitely not the result we wanted, but the car felt strong, and we’ll have another crack tomorrow.”

With one race left on Sunday morning, the team will be looking to end the weekend on a high and maximise their final shot to climb the order.