Bathurst 1000 Drivers Fail Mandatory Test; Some Turn to ChatGPT

Every driver competing in this weekend’s Bathurst 1000 must pass a mandatory 31-question safety test with a flawless 100 per cent score or be barred from the race. But the test has sparked chaos in the paddock: one driver failed it three times, others admitted using ChatGPT to answer questions, and several test answers directly contradict Supercars’ own rulebook, forcing drivers to choose between passing the test and following actual race regulations.

The test that drivers cannot pass

Motorsport Australia ordered every driver on the grid to complete the online, unsupervised refresher test before competing at Mount Panorama. The governing body said safety is paramount given the track’s unique hazards and limited racing opportunities. However, drivers quickly discovered the test contains questions with answers that conflict with Supercars’ established rules. One experienced driver admitted: “I had to use ChatGPT for three of the questions to see what the answer was, because it’s different to what Supercars rules are.”

Where the test contradicts racing rules

One question asks whether drivers can weave behind the safety car. In Supercars, they can. The test says no. Another asks how quickly a driver must obey the “meatball” flag, which signals a damaged car to enter the pits. The test demands immediate compliance. Supercars drivers say their rules allow three laps. A driver told Code Sports the questions were “all wrong” and called the test “a joke.”

Safety focus follows horror year at Mount Panorama

Motorsport Australia tightened safety rules after a dangerous 2026 season. Driver Ralf Aron suffered a broken back in a terrifying crash at the Bathurst 12 Hour. A controversial incident involving Grant Denyer at the 6 Hour also prompted scrutiny. The governing body said the test aims to bring safety car regulations and flag states to the front of drivers’ minds. Yet the flawed execution has created frustration rather than confidence among competitors preparing for this weekend’s race.

Drivers resort to AI and express frustration

One competitor failed the test three times before finally passing. Multiple drivers reportedly turned to ChatGPT to secure their perfect scores. Drivers described the test as “pretty full on” and “basic,” comparing it to sitting a learner’s licence exam. One said it asked about blood alcohol and flag meanings. Another driver expressed exasperation: “It’s like society going woke. Everyone’s arse-covering. No, never” had he been forced to sit anything like it in his career.

Final Thoughts

Motorsport Australia’s mandatory safety test backfired spectacularly. With flawed questions contradicting actual Supercars rules and drivers resorting to ChatGPT, the initiative undermines rather than strengthens safety culture before this weekend’s Great Race.

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