PREMIAIR Racing left the Gold Coast with neither of its drivers featuring in the top half of the round points, but plenty of optimism about its new dynamic.
Surfers Paradise marked the first event since PremiAir ditched Declan Fraser for Cooper Murray effective immediately, in what is a headstart to the latter’s tenure that will cover at least the next two full seasons.
Murray routinely outpaced the highly rated Jayden Ojeda – although ‘Juice’ did enjoy a strong Saturday charge to 10th – and should have brought home a top-eight result in the Sunday race if not for a costly refuelling shortfall.
“He showed genuine pace throughout the Gold Coast weekend, highlighted by an appearance in Sunday’s Top 10 Shootout,” team owner Peter Xiberras said of his latest recruit.
“While the final result fell short of what was possible, there were plenty of positives to take forward, particularly in the way Cooper Murray and Jayden Ojeda are already working together to help move the team forward.
“Our Sunday result was affected by a refuelling mistake, and that is something we have to own. We have reviewed the process, and our attention is firmly on executing strongly at Sandown. The responsibility is for us to make the most of the opportunities we create.
“What particularly encourages me is the partnership developing between our two drivers.
“Having Jayden and Cooper operating at comparable speeds, sharing feedback and challenging each other to improve is important for our team’s future.
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“Healthy competition within the garage will only make us stronger.”
Sandown is a special location in PremiAir’s short history as the site of its maiden main game podium, a third-place finish for James Golding and David Russell in 2024.
“Returning to this circuit is a reminder of what we can achieve when the whole team delivers,” Xiberras added.
Track action starts this Friday.