Since the season restart the Supercars top ten has seen a shakeup with a number of different drivers and teams making frequent appearances on the podium.
Changes were made at the start of the season aimed at lowering the cost of the series.
The changes included mandating controlled shock absorbers for the field and lowering the down-force on the cars.
With Covid 19 restrictions in place limiting the number of personnel at events, Supercars limited the data teams had access to over the race weekend, which means less people are needed at the event.
The changes limited the data the teams could collect during the race, as well as not being able to access some data until the event is over.
Some teams have better adapted to these changes than others which provided some variety early in the season and after the restart.
Walkinshaw Andretti United
The team has struggled the last few seasons collecting only one podium in 2019.
The team started the season with a new driver line up, securing Chaz Mostert (main picture) and 2019 Super 2 championship winner Bryce Fullwood.
While many hoped the fresh start would be good for the team everyone believed it would take some time with Fullwood adjusting to the main game and Mostert to the Commodore.
However, the team was strong right from the start. Mostert collecting a top ten and a second place in just the first two races.
The team has continued to build on their speed, Mostert collecting 2 more podiums in Townsville, while Fullwood has steadily improved through the season with a number of top tens.
Brad Jones Racing
Though Brad Jones Racing is a mainstay in the Supercars championship, they have long struggled to consistently get the most from their cars.
They have seemingly found more consistency this season, particularly with Nick Percat and Todd Hazelwood.
Of the races this season, Percat has finished in the top ten in all but three, with two race wins and a second-place and currently sits sixth in the championship.
While Hazelwood has also had a share of top tens, claiming his first podium in Sydney, though he has also faced a number of issues that have hampered his progress.
Kelly Racing
Since the teams switch to the Mustang, they have found the speed and consistency they struggled to find with the Nissan Altima.
While the season hasn’t been without issue for the team with engine issues and continued engine development while on the road due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Despite still adapting to the Mustang and the issues they have had the team has performed well this season.
Both cars showing real speed, with Andre Heimgartner looking in contention for a race win this season.
James Courtney
James Courtney has had a rocky start to the season, after leaving WAU at the end of last season he signed to Team Sydney before leaving the team days after the first round in Adelaide.
After it was announced that 23 Red Racing would depart the series Courtney was signed in the seat vacated by Will Davidson.
Despite making the mid-season switch from the Commodore to the Mustang Courtney has found regular pace, collecting a second in the first Darwin round, and finding regular top-ten finishes.
Team 18
Expanding to a two-car team this season proved to be a good move, with both cars getting good results
With Mark Winterbottom in his second season with the team, he has been able to capitalise on the cars speed making frequent appearances in the top ten, knocking on the door of the podium.
While Scott Pye has also shown significant speed securing 3 podiums so far, though he hasn’t been as consistent, falling outside the ten on a number of occasions.
With so many different drivers finding the speed to take on the top end of pit lane, will we see more race winners this season?
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