McLaughlin held onto his first Bathurst victory after a post-race investigation into dubious team orders that, on lap 134 of the 161-lap race, saw McLaughlin's teammate Fabian Coulthard told to slow down when a safety car was brought onto the circuit. "I probably feel worse (about it now) … I think they even know that it’s tainted. DJR Team Penske star Scott McLaughlin hits back at critics of his controversial 2019 Bathurst 1000 race win Rebecca Williams , News Corp Australia Sports … Scott McLaughlin has no concerns with his 2019 Bathurst victory. Erebus Motorsport co-owner Barry Ryan has said, this week, that those penalties hadn't gone far enough. Laps: 161. Penrite Racing’s Aussie livery for Bathurst. 7 Hours ago. McLaughlin's teammate Fabian Coulthard told to slow down when a safety car was brought onto the circuit. You can follow the supercars on social media like facebook and twitter. the 2020 SuperCars championship already in the bag, McLaughlin should have been stripped of the 2019 race victory, McLaughlin held onto his first Bathurst victory after a post-race investigation. Every qualifying and practice race of Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 will broadcast live without ad breaks on Fox Sports 506. “But it doesn’t sit well with us, it doesn’t sit well with most people to be honest with the sport and it never will do.”. 3 Days ago. From the farm to Bathurst. Scott McLaughlin celebrates his controversial Bathurst victory. Kostecki’s flashback to horror Bathurst debut. Coulthard would later reveal he had death threats over the incident. 2 Days ago. "Obviously mine was a bit more controversial. Ahead of Sunday’s race, one rival team boss has said he still believes McLaughlin should have been stripped of the 2019 race victory as another has claimed the tactics employed by McLaughlin’s DJR Team Penske still do not sit "comfortably with anyone" outside of the Ford team. McLaughlin's qualifying engine was said to have "exceeded the maximum permitted valve lift" under regulations. As Scott McLaughlin prepares to defend his Bathurst 1000 crown this Sunday, rival teams remain “p....d off” with the Kiwi driver’s controversial 2019 victory. 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