Ford groups have claimed they’re at a “continued drawback” for the Bathurst 1000 after proposed adjustments to their automobiles have been rejected.

Mooted aerodynamic changes to the Mustangs have been knocked again forward of Sunday’s race, prompting a robust response simply hours earlier than follow begins on the famed Mount Panorama circuit.

In a uncommon present of unity, all Ford groups – led by Shell V-Energy, Walkinshaw Andretti United and Tickford – got here collectively to subject a joint assertion on Thursday about what they deem an absence of parity with their Chevrolet rivals.

“The impartial knowledge exhibits that the Mustang will likely be at a continued drawback for the most important race of the 12 months, which we imagine is unacceptable – and never what our sport is constructed upon,” the assertion stated.

“Whereas disillusioned within the state of affairs, each Ford group will likely be doing their utmost this weekend, it is what the followers deserve, it is what our companions deserve, it is what the nice race deserves.

“We’ll proceed working collectively to appropriate the imbalance going ahead, however for now, our consideration activates observe, respecting the problem that the mountain gives.”

Within the first season racing with Gen3 automobiles, Chevrolet Camaros make up the highest 5 within the championship standings, with Shell V-Energy’s Anton de Pasquale the best-placed Ford driver in sixth.

Follow begins at Mount Panorama at lunchtime on Thursday, with a co-driver session happening later within the day.