Supercars 2026: Broc Feeney Wins Season Opener at Sydney Motorsport Park

Broc Feeney. Race one. Win. The 2026 Supercars Championship is underway, and Feeney has taken the opener at Sydney Motorsport Park. Massive moment for Triple Eight Race Engineering — their first race with Ford Mustang machinery after more than a decade running Holden and then Chevrolet since 2010. New colours, same result. Dominant.

A New Era for Triple Eight

The sight of a Triple Eight car in Ford colours was one of the most striking images of opening day. The team’s switch from Chevrolet to Ford represents a seismic shift in the Supercars landscape, ending a partnership with General Motors brands that had defined the squad’s identity since 2010. Yet the results suggest the transition has been seamless, with Feeney putting in a dominant performance to claim the opening race victory.

Feeney’s pace was evident from the outset, and he controlled the race with the kind of composure that belied his relative youth. The victory confirmed that Triple Eight’s pre-season preparations had been thorough and that the Ford Mustang is a genuine weapon in their hands.

Toyota GR Supra Arrives

The 2026 season marks another major development for the Supercars grid: the arrival of the Toyota GR Supra. Brad Jones Racing has joined Walkinshaw TWG Racing in switching to Toyota, bringing the total number of Supras on the grid to five for the season. The three-manufacturer grid adds a fascinating dynamic to the championship, with Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota all represented in competitive machinery.

The Toyota’s debut generated significant interest on opening day, and the manufacturer’s growing presence in Supercars adds depth and diversity to a category that thrived for years on the Ford-versus-Holden rivalry. Whether the Supra can challenge for race wins and the championship remains to be seen, but its arrival has injected fresh energy into the paddock.

Biggest Calendar Since 2019

The 2026 Supercars season features a 14-round calendar, the most expansive schedule since 2019. Among the highlights is a New Zealand double-header in April, which includes a round at Taupo followed by a historic first Supercars event in Christchurch. The Christchurch debut is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year, bringing championship racing to a city that has never before hosted the category.

Opening day at Sydney Motorsport Park was free for fans, a move designed to maximise attendance and give the 2026 season the grandest possible launch. The decision was well received, with large crowds turning out to witness the start of what promises to be a fascinating championship battle.

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LF — Breaking news correspondent, australiafootball.com