
The outsider's guide to Bathurst
Australia's biggest race, the V8 Supercars Bathurst 1000, takes place this weekend. But what's it really like for an international visitor and competitor? MITCHELL ADAM found out with Mattias Ekstrom
Only seven international drivers have won the Bathurst 1000. Canadian-turned-Australian Allan Moffat has four to his name, and names joining him on the list include Win Percy, Jacky Ickx and Rickard Rydell.
This week, IndyCar regulars Sebastien Bourdais and Simona de Silvestro will contest the race for the first time, while Alex Premat and Oliver Gavin return.
Craig Lowndes not sure V8 Supercars will hit 300km/h at Bathurst
Audi DTM star Mattias Ekstrom wants Bathurst 1000 return
More from Mitchell Adam

Suzuki didn't see its tough start to 2017 MotoGP season coming
Suzuki didn't see its tough start to 2017 MotoGP season coming Suzuki didn't see its tough start to 2017 MotoGP season coming

Miller sick of Honda MotoGP bike's continued acceleration deficit
Miller sick of Honda MotoGP bike's continued acceleration deficit Miller sick of Honda MotoGP bike's continued acceleration deficit

Ducati's Dovizioso says Mid-2016 mindset change helping MotoGP form
Ducati's Dovizioso says Mid-2016 mindset change helping MotoGP form Ducati's Dovizioso says Mid-2016 mindset change helping MotoGP form

MotoGP may need Barcelona surface 'utlimatum' - KTM's Bradley Smith
MotoGP may need Barcelona surface 'utlimatum' - KTM's Bradley Smith MotoGP may need Barcelona surface 'utlimatum' - KTM's Bradley Smith

Scott Redding's MotoGP future with Pramac out of his hands for now
Scott Redding's MotoGP future with Pramac out of his hands for now Scott Redding's MotoGP future with Pramac out of his hands for now

KTM MotoGP rider Bradley Smith won't need more surgery on finger
KTM MotoGP rider Bradley Smith won't need more surgery on finger KTM MotoGP rider Bradley Smith won't need more surgery on finger

Ducati MotoGP boss admits wins were 'unthinkable' a few months ago
Ducati MotoGP boss admits wins were 'unthinkable' a few months ago Ducati MotoGP boss admits wins were 'unthinkable' a few months ago

The winners and losers of MotoGP's reshuffle
The winners and losers of MotoGP's reshuffle The winners and losers of MotoGP's reshuffle
Latest news

Supercars backs tech boss amid Triple Eight allegations
Supercars backs tech boss amid Triple Eight allegations Supercars backs tech boss amid Triple Eight allegations

Bagnaia: MotoGP riders need “clear idea” from stewards on penalties
Bagnaia: MotoGP riders need “clear idea” from stewards on penalties Bagnaia: MotoGP riders need “clear idea” from stewards on penalties

Quartararo ‘can’t use’ full Yamaha MotoGP engine power right now
Quartararo ‘can’t use’ full Yamaha MotoGP engine power right now Quartararo ‘can’t use’ full Yamaha MotoGP engine power right now

Miller feels he “gets doubted more than anybody” in MotoGP
Miller feels he “gets doubted more than anybody” in MotoGP Miller feels he “gets doubted more than anybody” in MotoGP

Autosport writers' most memorable moments of 2022
Autosport writers' most memorable moments of 2022 Autosport writers' most memorable moments of 2022

When Nissan ruled Australia with its 'Godzilla' Group A special
When Nissan ruled Australia with its 'Godzilla' Group A special When Nissan ruled Australia with its 'Godzilla' Group A special

Ranking the top 10 Supercars drivers of 2021
Ranking the top 10 Supercars drivers of 2021 Ranking the top 10 Supercars drivers of 2021

The well-travelled racer now Supercars' elder statesman
The well-travelled racer now Supercars' elder statesman The well-travelled racer now Supercars' elder statesman

How taming his temper shaped Supercars' slow-burn star
How taming his temper shaped Supercars' slow-burn star How taming his temper shaped Supercars' slow-burn star

Why replacing Supercars' GOAT with a teenager is worth the risk for T8
Why replacing Supercars' GOAT with a teenager is worth the risk for T8 Why replacing Supercars' GOAT with a teenager is worth the risk for T8

Can DJR still be a Supercars powerhouse after Penske?
Can DJR still be a Supercars powerhouse after Penske? Can DJR still be a Supercars powerhouse after Penske?

Why Whincup's next move is no calculated gamble
Why Whincup's next move is no calculated gamble Why Whincup's next move is no calculated gamble
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
You have 2 options:
- Become a subscriber.
- Disable your adblocker.