Feeney spun by Wood in controversial Adelaide Grand Final crash

Feeney spun by Wood in ‘grubby’ Adelaide act

Polesitter Broc Feeney was spun to the back of the field after being hit by Ryan Wood, the teammate of championship contender Chaz Mostert, during the Adelaide season-ending race. The collision came early in the race when Wood tagged Feeney’s car at Turn 4, sending the Red Bull driver into a spin and costing him several positions.

The incident and reactions

Feeney recovered to finish in the points, but his championship hopes took a major blow. The contact triggered debate across pit lane and among fans, with several paddock voices calling the move “grubby” and “unnecessary.” Walkinshaw Andretti United, Wood’s team, defended the young driver, insisting that the contact was merely a racing incident.

Whincup and team responses

Jamie Whincup, team boss of Triple Eight Race Engineering, voiced frustration after the race, saying that the move “shouldn’t happen at this level.” Feeney, meanwhile, declined to make strong post-race comments, stating only that he was “focused on finishing strong despite what happened.”

Championship implications

The clash handed a strategic advantage to Chaz Mostert and complicated Feeney’s title pursuit. Officials reviewed the footage but decided no further action was necessary, ruling it as incidental contact within racing limits.

“That was a tough one to take — we worked hard all weekend,” Feeney said after returning to the garage.

The Adelaide finale concluded with heightened tension between rival teams, setting the stage for what promises to be an even fiercer 2026 season.

Author’s summary: Broc Feeney’s title shot faltered after Ryan Wood spun him in Adelaide, sparking controversy and heated debate over on-track sportsmanship.

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Speedcafe.com Speedcafe.com — 2025-11-30

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