Oil chaos as Feeney takes Adelaide pole over Mostert

Broc Feeney Dominates Adelaide Qualifying Amid Oil Chaos

Broc Feeney secured his 17th career pole position in the Repco Supercars Championship after setting the fastest lap during the BP Ultimate Adelaide 500 qualifying session. The session ended abruptly when several drivers spun out on oil spilled at Turn 9, triggering red flags and halting proceedings.

Feeney Edges Mostert for Pole

Driving for Red Bull Ampol Racing, Feeney clocked the best time just before the incident, outpacing Chaz Mostert, who narrowly missed the top spot. The spill disrupted the final minutes of the session, preventing many frontrunners from improving their times. Despite the chaos, Feeney maintained his pace advantage to start Race 1 from pole.

“It’s never easy when things get messy like that, but we nailed it when it counted,” Feeney said after qualifying.

Oil Incident Causes Mayhem

Oil from another car’s mechanical issue spread across Turn 9, catching out multiple drivers including Will Brown and Cam Waters. Race officials deemed the track unsafe, resulting in the early end of qualifying. Cleanup efforts delayed further sessions as teams assessed damage and adjusted their race setups.

Starting Grid Highlights

The mishap added drama to what was already a high-stakes weekend, with the championship battle intensifying ahead of the season finale.

“It’s unfortunate for some of the boys, but that’s racing. You’ve got to be quick when the window’s open,” Mostert noted.

Looking Ahead to Race 1

Race 1 is set to begin later today, with repairs to Turn 9 completed in time for the start. Teams are expected to adapt strategy based on tire wear and potential lingering track conditions from the oil.

Author’s summary:
Feeney claimed a crucial pole at the Adelaide 500 after an oil spill cut qualifying short, leaving rivals unable to respond and amplifying tension before the season’s final showdown.

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