During the exhilarating 2025 Melbourne Grand Prix at Albert Park, fans witnessed some thrilling action as the Supercars series saw intense rivalries and nail-biting finishes over three races. The weekend kicked off with Broc Feeney triumphing in Race 4, marking his first victory since November 2024.
Feeney, commanding from pole position, executed a flawless start, securing the lead immediately. "It’s been awesome, look at all the people here, and it’s only Thursday," remarked Feeney, visibly elated. His brilliant performance led him to cross the finish line with 1.0924 seconds to spare, leaving Will Brown to secure second place and Cameron Hill to clinch his first Supercars podium, finishing third.
The race was marked by numerous incidents and battles as drivers jockeyed for position. After starting from 22nd, Cam Waters impressively fought back to finish sixth, retaining the fastest lap bonus points by just 0.0140 seconds against De Pasquale, as he raced his way back toward the front.
On March 14, 2025, the excitement peaked during Race 5 when Cameron Hill celebrated his breakthrough victory in front of his home crowd. This was Hill's first win after 58 career starts, and he expressed his joy saying, "You can say I've been working toward this for a long time. It’s unbelievable! A one-two for Matt Stone Racing!" His teammate Nick Percat secured second, leading MSR to its second consecutive one-two finish at the Australian Grand Prix.
Despite being shortened from 19 to 12 laps due to two Safety Car deployments, Hill’s decisive lead, established after the race restart, proved unassailable. Brown, finishing third, slashed Waters’ lead to just 31 points, with Feeney sitting 69 points adrift.
Race 6 continued the drama as reigning champion Will Brown took the victory by outpacing Feeney to claim the points lead for the championship. "It feels really good to get another podium here in front of this massive crowd," Brown said enthusiastically after crossing the finish line at the Melbourne Grand Prix.
The race began with Brown taking the initial lead before fending off Feeney's challenges as he finished just 0.5211 seconds later. Nick Percat rounded out the top three, surviving power steering issues late in the race.
This swift series of events dramatically turned the leaderboard, with Brown now leading the championship by six points over Waters, who had made impressive strides from 19th to ninth during the race.
The competitive spirit among drivers is palpable, with fierce battles and strategic maneuvering evident throughout the laps over the three days. Notably, during Race 5, the entry of two safety cars and consequent penalties shaped the race dynamics significantly.
Looking forward, the Supercars series promises more action-packed races as drivers prepare for Race 7, set for March 16. The anticipation continues to build as the drivers gear up for dual Boost Mobile qualifying sessions on March 15 at 9:05 AM local time, followed by Race 6 kicking off later at 5:40 PM.
Cameron Hill's win and the resilience displayed by other drivers highlight the competitive essence of the Supercars Championship. Each race draws fans closer not just to the drivers but also to the exhilarating unpredictability of motorsport.