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WAU confirms engineer change for Percat

06 Jun 2022
Bathurst and title winner to engineer #2 entry
2 mins by James Pavey
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Walkinshaw Andretti United has confirmed Nick Percat will have a new engineer for the remainder of 2022.

Percat was skippered by Geoffrey Slater for the opening rounds of the season.

It a statement, the team confirmed it has now parted ways with Slater.

Percat, who joined WAU in the off-season, will be engineered by Grant McPherson for the rest of the season.

McPherson joined WAU in late 2020 as its head of performance.

WAU cited personnel restrictions behind Slater’s departure.

McPherson joined WAU ahead of the 2021 season

It comes as WAU's technical director, Carl Faux, returns trackside to oversee the team's engineering program.

"Walkinshaw Andretti United can confirm the Team and Geoff Slater have parted ways," the statement reads.

"Everyone at WAU wish Geoff well for the future, and thank him for his contribution.

"With restrictions on numbers at track still in place, it’s critical to put the best team on the ground at events, which ultimately leads to tough decisions being made.

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"Head of Performance, Grant McPherson, will take over the running of Car 2 for the remainder of 2022, with Technical Director Carl Faux to oversee the race weekend from track.

"The Team will be making no further comment at this stage."

Percat is chasing his first podium with WAU

Percat is 16th in the standings after five rounds, having recorded four top 10 finishes in 15 starts.

McPherson's most recent race engineering experience came in 2020 alongside Shane van Gisbergen.

The veteran engineer spent much of the previous decade with Triple Eight and what is now known as Tickford Racing.

His last start in the big seat was, no less, a Bathurst 1000 victory for van Gisbergen and Garth Tander.

McPherson also helped van Gisbergen to the 2016 drivers' championship.

The 2022 season will resume in Darwin on June 17-19. Purchase your tickets now.

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