THURSDAY WRAP - MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX
Day one at the Australian Grand Prix was non-stop, with two practice sessions, two qualifying runs, and Race 4 all packed into the day. It was a bit of a rollercoaster, but despite some early challenges, the team showed serious race pace, putting in a massive recovery drive to end the day on a high.
Qualifying didn’t go to plan, with both Cam and Thomas starting further back than expected. In Qualifying for Race 4, Cam ended up P22 after making a mistake on his flyer, while Thomas was P21, struggling to find the right window. Qualifying for Race 5 was a step forward—Cam put it in P6, setting himself up for a strong Friday, while Thomas improved but still had work to do, starting from P18.
Race 4 was where the boys really made an impact. From the back end of the grid, both Cam and Thomas charged through the field, making up an incredible 29 positions between them. The race was stacked with great battles, with both drivers pulling off some great overtakes as they carved their way through the pack. Cam fought his way to an impressive P6, while Thomas was right behind in P8. The fastest lap of the race went to Cam, a strong indicator of the team’s race pace heading into the rest of the weekend.
TEAM MANAGER – MATT ROBERTS
"We started slow, but that was a solid recovery considering where we qualified. The cars came home clean with very little damage, so we’ll take the results and build on them for tomorrow."
CAM WATERS – No. 6 Monster Energy Ford Mustang
"We had a tough qualifying, so I knew we had to move forward in the race. The car was hooked up, and we were able to pass a lot of cars, which was great. P6 and the fastest lap is a solid way to end the day, and it puts us in a good place to keep building."
THOMAS RANDLE – No. 55 Castrol Racing Ford Mustang
"We knew qualifying put us on the back foot, so it was all about making the most of the race. The car had great pace, and I had some awesome battles working my way through the pack. P8 is a strong result considering where we started, and we’ll keep pushing to keep climbing the order. Can’t wait to be back on track tomorrow."
A massive effort from the whole team to turn the day around, and with plenty of racing still to come, there’s a lot to look forward to as the weekend continues.
