Motorsport · V8 Supercars · 2026

Date & time

8 Mar 2026, 00:10

Round

2

Venue

Albert Park Circuit

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Race 7 marks the conclusion of the 2026 Melbourne SuperSprint, serving as the fourth and final encounter for the Supercars field at the Albert Park Circuit. As the official support category for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, the pressure is at an all-time high in front of a massive global audience. This race is slightly shorter than the previous sprints, consisting of a 14-lap dash (approx. 80km) with no compulsory pit stops, making a clean start and early track position the only path to the podium. The grid for this final race was determined by a high-stakes qualifying session on Saturday morning. Will Brown secured the Boost Mobile Pole Position, a crucial result for the 2024 champion who has faced a string of penalties and incidents throughout the opening rounds of 2026. He shares the front row with his Red Bull Ampol Racing teammate Broc Feeney, setting up an intra-team battle into the heavy braking zone of Turn 1. With Brodie Kostecki starting close behind and looking to secure the Larry Perkins Trophy for the third consecutive year, expect a frantic, high-intensity sprint as the field fights for the final silverware of the Melbourne weekend.