Starting Round 1 of the new season on a high, Broc Feeney climbs to the top of the 2026 Supercars standings after some dominant displays at the Sydney 500.
Under the lights at Sydney Motorsport Park, the Repco Supercars Championship returned with record crowd at the Sydney 500. Broc Feeney and Tickford Racing have solidified themselves at the top of their respective leaderboards. While the Toyota GR Supras were off to a slow start, it was Blanchard Racing Team who made their mark on the opening weekend.
Friday recap of Round 1 of the 2026 Supercars season in Sydney
Broc Feeney claimed a commanding win over the field in Race One at the Sydney 500. The Triple Eight driver made the most of an aggressive strategy call to claim victory. However, it was Blanchard Racing Team who had the best results of the night, claiming their first pole position, front row lock out and double podium.
After qualifying on pole, James Golding was able to hold off Matthew Payne for third. Aaron Cameron moved past Golding off the start to lead the race. With BRT finding themselves in unfamiliar territory, Feeney was quick to take advantage, with an early pit stop allowing him to undercut Cameron. Feeney’s composed drive marked a statement win. Not only for himself but for Triple Eight as they return to Ford machinery for the first time since 2009.
Further back, drama unfolded as several front-runners were forced to manage tyre degradation and rising temperatures, setting the tone for a physically demanding weekend. Payne and Cameron Waters completed the top five. While reigning Champion, Chaz Mostert had to settle for 15th, as the Toyota GR Supra struggled for pace.
Saturday recap
On Saturday the momentum switched back to Chevrolet with Anton De Pasquale picking up pole position. De Pasquale held on for 52 laps, ultimately crossing the line less than half a second clear of Brodie Kosecki’s Mustang. Behind them, Payne continued his strong form claiming his first podium of the season, while Waters and David Reynolds rounded out the top five.
Toyota suffered another blow of the opening weekend, with Andre Heimgartner’s engine failure bringing out an early Safety Car. After yesterday’s highs, Triple Eight received two 15-second time penalties for Feeney and Will Brown, for an unsafe release and a pit stop infringement respectively. Feeney recovered to sixth, however this allowed Tickford Racing and Penrith Racing to move past them in the standings. The penalties kept coming, with Walkinshaw TWG Racing receiving both a teams’ points penalty and a disqualification for Chaz Mostert after his car failed to carry the required tyre pressure sensors.
Sunday recap from Supercars Round 1
Feeney capped off a physical weekend in style, claiming another win around Sydney in Race 3 of the Supercars Championship. After securing pole position, Feeney managed to hold off Penrith’s Kai Allen and Payne as the temperatures soared in Sydney. Allen, who had been fighting for the lead, was forced into 23rd after mechanical issues ended his podium charge.
Similar to Race 2, the race was punctured with incidents, including Golding, who brought out a Safety Car after loosing a rear wheel on the 29th Lap. Brown picked up his second 15 second time penalty of the weekend after contact with De Pasquale and Kostecki. While Kostecki received his own 15 second time penalty on the final lap, after forcing Cameron into a spin.
Elsewhere, Walkinshaw TWG Racing and Toyota enjoyed a weekend of redemption. Ryan Wood overcame last-place start to finish fifth and ultimately sixth in the championship standings. Chaz Mostert also battled through the chaos to claim fourth in the final race. Supercars physicality was on show in Race 3 with cool suit failures and high temperatures leaving many drivers struggling. Feeney received medical assistance, while Brown and Reynolds were sent to a local hospital for recovery.
Championship Standings
Feeney’s pace earned him a double victory and the Championship lead at the Sydney 500, while consistency from Payne has him level on equal points with Feeney. Waters, who managed two third places over the weekend now sits third in the Drivers’ Championship.
In the Teams’ Championship, it’s a Ford lockout for the podium, with Tickford holding off Penrite by nine points. While last years Champions, Triple Eight are down in third. Blanchard Racing Team slot into an impressive sixth place for last year’s wooden spooners. They move ahead of Walkinshaw TWG and only 20 points behind Dick Johnson Racing.
The 2026 Repco Supercars Championship will return on the 5th of March for the 2026 Melbourne SuperSprint. Races Four until Seven will be held over four days at the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix.
