How a 1mm error had Supercars champ driving a slower car all season
Supercars and Triple Eight Race Engineering have both responded after the revelation that 2024 champion Will Brown has been driving with an engine airflow restrictor that is 1 millimetre undersized all season.
Red Bull Triple Eight Race Engineering's Will Brown has been driving a car with an undersized airflow restrictor for 25 races this season, which has hindered his performance. The issue was discovered after a disappointing Perth race, leading team principal Jamie Whincup to apologize to fans and stakeholders. The undersized part, provided by Supercars for all Ford Mustangs, was costing Brown 0.15 seconds per lap.
Supercars acknowledged the mistake, stating it was only meant for demonstration purposes at a February launch. The team will now compete on equal terms at the upcoming Queensland Raceway event.
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