Rivalries Set to Ignite the 2026 Supercars Championship
The 2026 Supercars Championship is shaping up as one of the most fiercely contested seasons in recent memory, with a host of rivalries ready to add spice, drama and intensity across the grid. After a turbulent and emotional 2025 season, unresolved tensions and shifting alliances will ensure competition is just as personal as it is professional.
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One of the biggest narratives entering 2026 is the growing rivalry between manufacturers. With Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota all represented on the grid, brand pride will play a significant role in shaping on-track battles. The arrival of Toyota adds a new dimension to the championship, while Ford and Chevrolet squads remain determined to assert their dominance in the Gen3 era.
At the team level, the rivalry between Triple Eight Race Engineering and Walkinshaw TWG Racing is expected to be one of the defining storylines of the season. Both organisations enter 2026 with strong driver line ups, championship ambition and unfinished business following controversial moments late in the previous year. Every on track encounter between the two teams is likely to be closely watched.
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Driver rivalries will also be a major focal point, none more prominent than the tension between Broc Feeney and Ryan Wood. Their high profile clash at the 2025 season finale left lingering frustration and unresolved emotion, ensuring any future battles will carry added intensity. Feeney’s championship ambitions and Wood’s determination to establish himself at the front of the field make their rivalry one to watch.
Elsewhere, reigning champion Chaz Mostert will face constant pressure from a hungry chasing pack, while Ford contenders such as Cam Waters and Matt Payne are set to renew their own competitive clashes. These internal battles often prove just as fierce as those between teams, particularly when championship points are on the line.
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Adding further intrigue is the rise of a new generation of drivers eager to make their mark. Young talent stepping into full-time roles will bring unpredictability, aggression and fresh rivalries as they challenge established stars.
With manufacturer pride, team supremacy and personal redemption all at stake, the 2026 Supercars Championship promises a season where rivalries won’t just spice up the action they’ll define it.