Supercars champion Kostecki has been absent from the grid up to now this season, however introduced on Monday that he’ll return to motion with Erebus in Taupo.
This comes after months of allegations of bullying throughout the workforce, one thing that Adderton, a long-time sponsor by means of Increase Cellular, had publicly known as out whereas additionally criticising each the workforce and championship for his or her dealing with of the scenario.
Following the announcement of Kostecki’s championship return, Adderton revealed that Erebus had demanded the Australian take away manufacturers from his helmet that had supported him over the winter.
Brodie Kostecki, Erebus Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Picture by: Edge Photographics
After slating the dearth of loyalty proven in the direction of Increase Cellular, Adderton has now introduced plans to exit motorsport globally, confirming to Motorsport.com: “The motorsport tradition in Australia is poisonous and all about individuals’s personal self-interest, which is ok, however cease as an trade pretending you’re all concerning the followers and the game.”
He additional clarified that MobileX, a US telecoms firm, will stop its sponsorship actions.
Writing on social media, Adderton mentioned: “Okay, for individuals who say I’ve threatened to drag out of the game would possibly think about we’ve not sponsored a workforce for over two years now and sure, we’ve been requested too.
“We’re within the final yr of our multi-year contract with Supercars and we’ve not added any extra younger drivers to our ambassador program so we’re leaving as quick as we legally can.
“That is unhappy for all of the younger races like the following Brodie and Broc [Feeney] who could by no means get their probability to be a supercars champion with out our help.”
Brodie Kostecki, Richard Childress Racing, MobileX Chevrolet Camaro
Picture by: Nigel Kinrade / NKP / Motorsport Pictures
Kostecki additionally ran final yr’s NASCAR Cup race on the Indianapolis Street Course in a Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet with MobileX sponsorship.
Calling for the “haters” to now dip into their very own financial institution accounts and again younger expertise, Adderton mentioned: “Taking a pause this would be the final time I discuss Supercars, workforce’s [sic], or drivers.
“We’re notifying NASCAR groups, and Indy drivers, MotoGP as effectively. I’m accomplished, to be trustworthy.
“[It has] been enjoyable. Thanks for following alongside I attempted to make a distinction I attempted to make the game higher for the followers a few of you can be pleased a few of you’ll miss my rants and posts however I hope I entertained you alongside the way in which.”
