How to watch the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000
Ask someone what the biggest motor race in Australia is and they’ll likely answer with the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix, but the Bathurst 1000 is arguably the bigger spectacle – especially if you’re Down Under.
In 2024, the 1000 actually garnered more viewers in Australia over its three-day event than the Formula 1 (at 4.9 million versus 3.6 million) according to Mediaweek.
Running from 9-12 October (with the big race on the Sunday), the Bathurst 1000 is one of Australia’s most gruelling and demanding motor races, held at the iconic Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst.
We take a look at how the event will look in 2025 and how you can tune in to catch the action.
What is the Bathurst 1000?
The Bathurst 1000 is an endurance car race, requiring drivers to cover about 1000km of distance with no countdown timer.
At Mount Panorama, this equates to 161 laps of the gruelling circuit and is completed in about six to seven hours.
Unlike the Bathurst 12 Hour – which sees the winner crowned for crossing the finish line first after a 12-hour timer has elapsed – the 1000 is effectively a non-stop time trial for drivers.
All-out pace and concentration – and a car that can stand up to the punishment – are paramount for victory, with stakes and excitement running red-hot.
The 2025 Bathurst 1000 grid
For 2025, just two makes of car will be competing – the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – though not much of their original production car counterparts remain after extensive modifications.
The starting grid will comprise 27 cars, each with two alternating drivers for a total of 54 wheelmen. Chevrolets will outnumber Fords at 16 to 11.
Of the 54 drivers, there are 12 previous Bathurst winners, with three wild card entrants. The winning duo of 2024, Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood return for 2025 with a move from the Erebus Racing Camaro to the Dick Johnson Racing Mustang.
More info on the full driver line-up can be found here.
How do I watch the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000?
Australians and New Zealanders can view the race on the Seven Network, across Channel 7, 7mate, and its streaming service 7plus Sport.
The race can also be viewed on Foxtel and Kayo.
For international viewers, the SRO Motorsports Group’s GTWorld Youtube channel will be streaming the race.
What time is the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000?
The green flag is set to fall at 11:45am (AEDT) for New South Wales, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania.
Queensland viewers will need to tune in at 10:45am local time.
At a seven-hour race length, the winner should pass the checkered flag at about 6:45pm AEDT.
Where to stay if you’re heading to the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000
An influx of visitors means accommodation in Bathurst can be at a premium come race weekend – for the 1000 and the other big motorsport events the town hosts each year.
If you’re a My NRMA Rewards member, consider the Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park for your next stay – or even start thinking ahead to the 2026 race!
