At Mahiki Racing, we believe in sharing the highs and lows of motorsport with complete transparency. After this weekend’s British GT Silverstone 500, we would like to explain why our trophy cabinet is missing the addition it so richly deserved.
As all racers know, motorsport is a relentless pursuit of speed, both on track and in the pitlane. In our commitment to improving pitstop performance, we recently implemented specially manufactured wheel studs designed to work with multi-wheel nut sockets.
Following an initial investigation, we have identified a failure of the right rear wheel studs on Car 84. The components were sourced from a highly reputable supplier and manufactured to meet — and in some areas exceed — the quality standards expected for top-level competition.
Unfortunately, despite rigorous checks, the extreme demands of endurance racing revealed an unforeseen weakness that could not have been reasonably anticipated.
We would like to sincerely apologise to the drivers of Car 84 for the incident and the impact it had on their result. Their performance and professionalism throughout the event were exemplary, and we are proud of their efforts.
Mahiki Racing remains committed to innovation, improvement, and competing at the highest standards of safety and performance. We thank our partners, supporters, and fans for their continued trust as we learn and grow from every challenge.
Team Principal, Chris Emery, said “This sport can be brutal sometimes, but it’s in these moments that a team’s true character is revealed. Our drivers gave everything, and we owe it to them, and to our supporters, to come back stronger. We take this setback personally, and we are already working to ensure it never happens again.”
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Charlotte Pannell
Media and Marketing
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