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, plagued by wet weather and safety cars, was deemed 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 remaining, 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, securing Payne's win.
The showdown reached a total TV national reach of just shy of 4 million and a national average of 1,493,000.
The ratings placed the race third overall and first among non-news programs.
Author's summary: Matt Payne wins first Bathurst 1000 due to a penalty.
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