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.
The showdown placed third overall and first among non-news programs, with a dramatic finish that saw Cooper Murray and James Golding spin out, allowing Payne to take the lead.
Golding's decision to overtake Murray proved detrimental, gifting Payne the lead, and a subsequent five-second penalty sealed his fate.
- Total TV national reach: nearly 4 million
- National average: 1,493,000
- Ranking: third overall, first among non-news programs
Author's summary: Matt Payne wins his first Bathurst 1000 due to a well-timed penalty.