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Seven Gears Up for Live and Free Bathurst 1000 Coverage This Weekend

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The jewel in the crown of the Supercars Championship, the 2024 Supercars Championship Repco Bathurst 1000 kicks into gear this Friday and the Seven Network will bring fans three full days of high-octane action live and free from Mount Panorama.

On the 64th running of the Great Race*, Seven’s coverage begins from 10.00am AEDT Friday, 11 October on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport, from all the unmissable moments from the practice laps to the all-important race and celebrations on Sunday.

Seven’s broadcast of the highly anticipated final day at Mount Panorama starts from 7.30am AEDT Sunday on Channel 7 and 7plus Sport, with the main race coverage beginning at 10.00am AEDT.

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Leading Seven’s coverage for the 2024 Bathurst 1000 will be 7SPORT’s Mel McLaughlin, alongside veteran motorsport expert and Sunrise sport presenter, Mark Beretta, who will broadcast live from Mount Panorama across the three action-packed days.

Joining them is Supercars co-driver and 7Motorsport host, Jack Perkins, who will provide expert insights when away from the wheel. Rally champion Molly Taylor will also lend her expertise throughout the event.

Fan-favourite Emma Freedman will capture the excitement and atmosphere from the mountain and campgrounds, while reporter Chris Stubbs will deliver all the biggest stories live the heart of the action.

Supercars icons Mark Skaife and Neil Crompton will lead the commentary of the Supercars premier event, with Molly Taylor, Mark Larkham, Chad Neylon and Riana Crehan reporting from pit lane.

In a bonus for Supercars fans, leading motorsport journalist Aaron Noonan will also join Seven’s coverage with historical statistics and insights to complement the race broadcast.

The Repco Supercars Championship has been building to this week at Australian motorsport’s spiritual home, where current championship leader Triple Eight Race Engineering’s Will Brown will be looking to continue his impressive form and take out his maiden Bathurst 1000 title.

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Seven’s Executive Producer, Motorsport, Angela Rampal, said:

“Following a massive month of sport on Seven and 7plus Sport, we cannot wait to present the Bathurst 1000, which is without a doubt the biggest weekend on the Australian motorsport calendar.”

“This year’s Supercars Championship is shaping up to be one of the most open and exciting of recent times, which makes choosing a winner for this year’s Bathurst 1000 near impossible. Will it be current leader Will Brown taking out his first ever Bathurst title, or will we see his close competitor in Chaz Mostert claim his third win on the mountain?”

“Once again, Seven has lined up an incredible broadcast team to lead viewers through 26 hours of live and free coverage, including hosts Mark Beretta and Mel McLaughlin, alongside current driver Jack Perkins as he juggles his time behind the wheel and behind the ‘mic for our coverage,” she said.

“It’s going to be massive, and we cannot wait to bring you every thrilling moment, live and free all weekend long on Seven and 7plus Sport.”

Seven Network Director of Sport, Chris Jones said:

“As Australia’s Home of Sport, we’re committed to delivering the best coverage, from every thrilling lap to the unforgettable moments that make Bathurst legendary.”

“With the newly launched 7plus Sport, we’re not only bringing this historic race to more screens than ever, but also attracting new audiences who can now experience the excitement of Bathurst anytime, anywhere.”

Seven’s 2024 Bathurst coverage on Friday will include Supercars practice and qualifying. Saturday’s coverage from Mount Panorama starts at 10.00am AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus, and will include Supercars practice and the Top 10 Shootout.

On Sunday, Seven’s broadcast kicks off with the Supercars warm up at 7.30am AEDT, before the event everyone has been waiting for – the Repco Bathurst 1000 – roars onto screens from 10.30am AEDT.

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7plus Sport features a dedicated motorsport hub for live and on-demand streaming of the Repco Bathurst 1000, along with race day highlights, Bathurst Throwbacks and archive footage, FAST channels, bonus content and exclusive features.

*64th year of the race, 61st year at Bathurst. The first three were held at Phillip Island in Victoria before the race moved to Bathurst in 1963.

Unbeatable live and free coverage from Mount Panorama starts on Friday across the screens of Seven Network, check local guides for broadcast times.

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Kyle Laidlaw
Kyle Laidlaw
An avid media enthusiast of more than 10 years, Kyle regularly follows all things TV related, both in Australia and overseas with a particular interest in local free-to-air scheduling and new show commissions.
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