Grove Racing responds to Triple Eight legal action
Grove Racing has responded to Triple Eight Race Engineering's legal threat regarding David Cauchi.
Triple Eight released a statement on Friday regarding Cauchi's appearances with Grove Racing.
Cauchi, who was a fixture of Triple Eight between 2007 and 2021, joined Grove Racing as its team principal.
He is on hand with Grove Racing at this weekend's Sydney season opener.
The Grove team released a statement of its own amid the situation.
"It is a private issue between David Cauchi and Triple Eight and it is a legal matter between the parties, Grove Racing will make no comment at this stage," the Grove statement reads.
Speaking on the broadcast, Triple Eight's new team principal and managing director admitted the situation was a "distraction".
"We’re here to go racing, we’ve had a few months off, we’re really pumped about getting out on track," said Whincup, who was previously engineered by Cauchi.
"There’s all that stuff going on behind the scenes, but you don’t have to worry about that when you’re a driver.
"Plenty goes on behind the scenes in running a Supercars team."
Grove Racing released a second statement after second practice on Friday, which was topped by Chaz Mostert.
"Grove Racing has been made aware of Triple Eight’s intention to take legal action against Penrite Racing Team Principal, David Cauchi," the statement reads.
"While disappointed with the intention to take legal action, no legitimate case has been outlined against him.
"The team will provide any support required to Cauchi in this personal matter.
"Cauchi served his full notice period with Triple Eight until January 6, 2022, and joined Penrite Racing, in a completely different role, after that time.
"Penrite Racing remains committed to its on-track performance at Sydney Motorsport Park this weekend."
The statement also included a quote from team owner Stephen Grove, who said: "For a team that’s enjoyed so much success for so long it’s rather interesting timing to be focussing on taking this action on the first day of the season.
"We’ve done everything above board in acquiring David... we’re focused on continuing to build our team and doing our fighting on the track, with David as a valued member of our squad.
"There’s bigger issues for people to worry about in the world right now, than an attempt by Triple Eight to try to stop a man from earning an income for him and his family for six months."
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