Mostert apologises over controversial Kostecki clash - Supercars
Reigning champion penalised over dramatic incident in Christchurch finale
www.supercars.comHere’s the latest on Chaz Mostert and Brodie Kostecki from April 2026 sources:
- Chaz Mostert faced calls for penalties after an incident with Brodie Kostecki in Christchurch, with discussions about suspension or disqualification in the wake of their clash. Mostert apologized and explained wheel-to-wheel contact contributed to the outcome, but he did not admit sole responsibility.[1][3]
- Reports and follow-up pieces highlighted ongoing debate among fans and media about the appropriate punishment, noting a 30-second race penalty was applied and that there were appeals or calls for more severe action.[3][1]
- Both drivers publicly discussed the incident in the aftermath, with Mostert acknowledging the incident and stating apologies to Kostecki and his team; Kostecki commented that he was glad no one was injured.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates or summarize what each source says in more detail, or provide a quick timeline of events from the Christchurch race. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Mostert responds amid suspension and disqualification calls over Kostecki incident[1]
- Mostert apologises over controversial Kostecki clash - Supercars[3]
- What a joke: Mostert and Kostecki explain Christchurch crash[5]