Inside Motor Sport recaps a fiery start to the 2026 Supercars Championship at Sydney Motorsport Park, hearing from the standout drives, early form guide, and the storylines already shaping the season. Then we look ahead to the opening round of Formula 1, fresh technical packages, and a hungry field set the stage for an unpredictable first Grand Prix.

Rookies Review at SMP

The opening round at Sydney Motorsport Park gave us our first real look at the new wave of Supercars rookies, and in this episode Tony Whitlock brings them together for an honest, energetic debrief. Zach Bates, Jackson Walls, Jobe Stewart and Rylan Gray each sit down to unpack their first races of the year the nerves, the learning curve, the surprises, and the moments they'll be carrying into Round 2.

From adapting to Main Game intensity to understanding the rhythm of SMP under pressure, Tony guides the four rising stars through what clicked, what didn't, and how they’re shaping their rookie campaigns. It's a raw, insightful look at the next generation as they take their first real steps into the championship fight.

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SMP Wrap

The 2026 Supercars Championship is finally underway, and Round 1 has already delivered the storylines we expected and a few we absolutely didn't. In this episode, James McCabe and Tony Whitlock dive into all the action from the season opener, unpacking the standout performances, the early technical trends, and the teams who’ve hit the ground running.

From the rookies making their presence felt to the established contenders signalling their intent, James and Tony break down what mattered, what surprised, and what it all means for the battles ahead. They look at strategy calls, pitlane execution, qualifying pace versus race day reality, and the first hints of how the 2026 pecking order might be taking shape.

Whether you’re following every lap or catching up on the headlines, this episode sets the tone for a season that already feels like it's going to be unpredictable, intense, and fiercely competitive.

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Kate Harrington BRT 2026

Tony Whitlock discusses how BRT are changing the way they race, with new partnerships and a new driver for 2026.

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Main Game Mindset with Zac Bates

Zac Bates is ready for the biggest leap of his young career as he joins Matt Stone Racing for his first full season in the Supercars Main Game. After impressing through the junior ranks and showing maturity beyond his years in Super2, the Canberra-born talent now faces the challenges and opportunity of competing against the best in the country.

Bates speaks candidly about the transition from development series racing to the intensity of the Main Game, the preparation behind the scenes with MSR, and the mindset he’s bringing into his rookie campaign. With the team continuing its upward trajectory and Bates eager to prove he belongs at the top level, 2026 shapes as a defining year.

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Andy Jones Objective Racing 2026

Objective Racings Andy Jones opens up on a pivotal year ahead, as the team prepares for its first full season aligned with Triple Eight. Jones reflects on the lessons of 2025, the hunger within the squad to climb the order, and why the move to the powerhouse engineering outfit represents more than just a technical partnership. He discusses the cultural lift, the data and development gains, and the renewed confidence flowing through the garage as Objective Racing aims to turn potential into consistent results in 2026. For Jones, the message is simple: the team finally has the tools and the backing to show what it's truly capable of.

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Kate Harrington BRT 2026

Tony Whitlock discusses how BRT are changing the way they race, with new partnerships and a new driver for 2026.

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Mark Dutton Triple 8 2026

Triple Eight Race Engineering team boss Mark Dutton sits down with Tony Whitlock to unpack one of the biggest shake ups in recent Supercars history: Red Bull Ampol Racing's move to Ford for 2026. Dutton reflects candidly on the frustrations and missed opportunities that defined their 2025 campaign, the internal soul searching that followed, and why the team believes a bold manufacturer change is the reset they need. He outlines the technical, cultural, and competitive implications of the switch, and why he's confident Triple Eight will continue its front running standards.

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Mark Fenning DJR 2026

Mark Fanning discusses the changing roles at DJR in 2026.

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Adrian Burgess Team 18 2026

Adrian Burgess talks to Tony Whitlock about moving into 2026 with Team 18 as the homologation entity for Chevrolet.

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