TV Ratings (12/10/2025): Matt Payne Wins First Bathurst 1000
A well-timed penalty against James Golding led to Matt Payne's win in his first Bathurst 1000 race.
The race, marked by wet weather and safety cars, was hailed as the most exciting in years, with a total TV national reach of nearly 4 million and a national average of 1,493,000.
With five laps to go, Cooper Murray was in the lead, but Golding's attempt to overtake him resulted in both cars spinning out, giving Payne the lead. Golding regained control, but a five-second penalty ultimately led to his downfall.
The showdown reached a total TV national reach of just shy of 4 million and a national average of 1,493,000.
- Total TV national reach: nearly 4 million
- National average: 1,493,000
Author's summary: Matt Payne wins his first Bathurst 1000 due to a well-timed penalty.