Bathurst, October 2025 —
Australian motorsport icon Garth Tander could be preparing to take his final lap as a driver at the Bathurst 1000, amid strong speculation that he may transition into a full-time commentary role with Supercars television from next season.
Currently driving alongside Matt Payne for Grove Racing, Tander remains a fierce competitor. His impressive co-driver performance during the Bathurst qualifying showed he still has the pace to challenge the best.
Reports from Speedcafe and Talk Motorsport suggest Tander is in advanced talks with broadcast executives about joining the commentary box full-time in 2026 — potentially marking the end of a glorious racing era that spans more than 25 years.
Insiders say Grove Racing values his mentorship and racing intelligence, and may continue working with him in a technical advisory or mentoring role. Meanwhile, Tander’s son Sebastian Tander recently completed his first Formula Ford test, a proud father-son moment for Australian motorsport fans.
As the engines roar at Mount Panorama, fans are asking — will Bathurst 2025 be Garth Tander’s final race, or the start of his next great chapter behind the microphone?
“From the driver’s seat to the studio — Garth Tander’s next lap could redefine what it means to be a Supercars legend.”
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