Here’s the latest on the 2025 Supercars Championship based on recent reporting.
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Calendar and formats: The 2025 season expanded to 13 rounds with notable format changes, including a Finals Series to crown the champion after a multi-stage competition. This structure introduces an intentional knockout-style finale at Adelaide after earlier rounds, with a reset of points for the finalists.[1][2][3]
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Key calendar changes: Ipswich/Queensland Raceway returns to the schedule, a new Perth street race is added, and Sandown becomes the penultimate event in November, signaling a shift toward a more Finals-driven year.[10][1]
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Championship mechanics: The season introduces a three-part framework—Sprint Cup, Enduro Cup, and Finals Series—with points resets and elimination rounds to reduce contenders before the Adelaide finale. Qualifying formats and shootouts are varied across rounds.[2][3][7]
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Broadcast and media: Telecast plans include multiple free-to-air rounds and continued coverage on pay TV/streaming platforms, aligning with the broader push to broaden audience reach.[8]
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- Start of the Sprint Cup
- Transition to Enduro Cup
- Finals Series kickoff at Gold Coast and subsequent eliminations
- Adelaide finale with the champion crown
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The Finals will determine the 2025 Repco Supercars Champion and feature a new elimination-style format. The highest point-scorers from the first 27 races, along with the Sprint Cup and Enduro Cup winners, will automatically qualify. *Round 11: Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500* The Finals kick off with Round 11 at the Gold Coast, where the Championship points for all 10 finalists will reset to 3000, and additional bonus points will be awarded based on performance in the regular season. … Boost...
www.supercars.comStart action Photo by: Edge Photographics Supercars has revealed an expanded 13-round championship for 2025. Several calendar changes for the Australian touring car series have been announced, with a round at Queensland Raceway joining the schedule for the first time in five years, along with a new street race in Perth which will replace the Wanneroo Raceway event. … Instead, Sandown will host the penultimate round of the series, likely in a sprint race format, in mid-November. A 13-round...
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autoaction.com.auOn the eve of its crown jewel event, the Supercars Championship has unveiled the future of the sport, with 2025 event formats, expanded racing programs, and a Finals series to determine the 2025 Supercars champion in a thrilling knockout-style system.
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