Supercars explains Melbourne Safety Car start

Supercars has released a statement regarding the decision to commence the Beaurepaires Melbourne SuperSprint finale under Safety Car.

Supercars has implemented a rolling start for Sunday's Race 6 at Albert Park.

It comes in the wake of two separate incidents for fires in the cars of Nick Percat and James Courtney.

Percat’s Walkinshaw Andretti United Ford caught fire on Lap 1 of Friday’s Race 4, with Courtney’s Tickford Racing Mustang suffering a similar fate on Saturday.

The decision came after a meeting of the Gen3 Technical Working Group on Saturday night.

Red Bull Ampol Racing driver Broc Feeney led the field to green.

Statement from Supercars CEO Shane Howard

Following yesterday’s race at the Beaurepaires Melbourne SuperSprint, Supercars convened its Gen3 Technical Working Group and consulted with key stakeholders, including Motorsport Australia and the Supercars Team officials and owners.

Following those discussions, Supercars has now put in place a risk mitigation plan for today’s race.

As part of the plan, Supercars has determined that today’s race will commence under safety car with all cars to begin in single-file formation.

As always, the safety of our drivers, team personnel and marshals is paramount to Supercars.

In consultation with the Supercars Commission, Supercars and the Gen3 technical working group will conduct a further review into this weekend’s incidents over the coming weeks and in advance of the Perth SuperSprint.