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Ford’s Bathurst 1000 parity hopes fading
There is currently a tense situation in the Supercars paddock regarding the ongoing dispute over parity. The Ford teams have brought parts to Mount Panorama that can be added to the existing front bar of the Mustang. Ford has been advocating for these changes to be approved by Supercars in order to address the perceived performance gap between the Mustang and the Camaro. Ford argues that these modifications would improve the aero balance and reduce drag, both of which are important concerns for the Ford teams as they prepare for the Bathurst 1000. However, as practice is less than 24 hours away, it seems unlikely that the changes will be approved, causing disappointment among the Ford teams. The GM teams are strongly against making any further changes to the Mustang before proper wind tunnel testing is conducted, and their opposition is crucial in determining the outcome of this push for modifications. It is believed that the majority, if not all, of the Chevrolet teams would need to agree to the changes for Supercars to approve them according to their rules. Meetings have been taking place between Supercars and both GM and Ford personnel, and while it appears that the changes will be rejected, negotiations are still ongoing as Ford attempts to salvage the situation. This standoff has created a tense atmosphere in the paddock, and there have been speculations about possible outcomes, including a boycott by the Ford teams. However, this would be problematic given the obligations outlined in the Teams Racing Charter.
Source: motorsport