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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDavid Cauchi is leaving Grove Racing. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDavid Cauchi is leaving Grove Racing. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n
Speculation has been rife since the Bathurst 1000 that Cauchi is on the move, something that\u2019s now been confirmed by the Penrite-backed squad.<\/p>\n
The news comes shortly after Matt Payne and Garth Tander\u2019s sensational Great Race win, and amid a frantic Finals push for Grove Racing which still has both of its cars in contention.<\/p>\n
Cauchi will depart at the end of the season, bringing a four-year stint in team principal role to an end.<\/p>\n
He was effectively the first big hire once Stephen and Brenton Grove took total control of the team and has overseen an impressive rise to the front of the grid.<\/p>\n
\u201cDavid has been a huge part of Grove Racing\u2019s growth and evolution,\u201d said Grove Racing CEO Brenton Grove.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis leadership has helped lay the foundations for the success we\u2019re now building on, and it\u2019s been great to share this journey with him.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs he prepares for his next chapter, we\u2019re completely supportive.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe remains a key part of our plans through 2025, and we\u2019ll work closely to ensure the team finishes this year in a manner consistent with his contribution.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Exactly where Cauchi is headed not yet entirely clear, although he has been very closely linked to a move to Supercars itself.<\/p>\n
A draft of the 2026 operations manual does include a new technical role \u2013 chief motorsport officer \u2013 alongside the General Manager of Motorsport role held by Tim Edwards.<\/p>\n
That does suggest a shuffle of the technical department is possibly in the works.<\/p>\n
For now, though, Cauchi is simply reflecting on his stint at Grove Racing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe past four years with Grove Racing have been some of the most rewarding of my career,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo play a part in the team\u2019s growth and to celebrate a Bathurst win together is something I\u2019ll always be proud of.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter a lot of discussion with Steve and Brenton, I feel the timing is right to take on a new opportunity beyond 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe team is in a fantastic place and well positioned for the future, and I\u2019m looking forward to finishing the season strongly before starting my next chapter.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m extremely grateful to the entire Grove family for the trust and support they\u2019ve shown me throughout
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