Motorsport Australia Stewards have handed down their decision regarding Cars 88 and 97 following the opening Supercars race at the Newcastle 500.

The decision was released on Sunday morning, following separate protests from Tickford Racing and Walkinshaw Andretti United and a Saturday evening Stewards’ Hearing. The Deputy Race Directors also alleged a technical breach of C16.2 regarding the Driver Cooling System.

With deliberations now complete, Stewards have confirmed both Triple Eight cars have been disqualified from Race One of the Newcastle 500.

The full decision can be read here.