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100%I’ve been following it pretty closely and it’s super hard to get anything concrete. Reading between the lines however, it seems to be a Brodie vs Barry issue.
I’ve heard reports of bullying and altercations (possibly near-physical), resulting in a toxic work place. With the title secured, Brodie has likely walked out following a specificity heated argument.
Supercars appear to have been working with Erebus (cross pollination and timing of statements), and implying an issue of mental health. Which isn’t relevant or fair and causes further stigmatisation of an important issue.
It’s fair to say that whatever it is, it has to be very serious for the driver and sponsors of the most successful (and visible) car on the grid to walk away. There is so clearly a gag order in place and speculation is so far out of control that it is hurting the sports image. Fans deserve to know why the #1 car, driver & sponsor have left the building.
To me this is different to the SVG deal a decade ago and the situation with Reynolds. Something clearly wrong happened. The big sponsors were aware of it hence why they left. Unfortunately with stuff like this, lawyers will make sure that nothing is said. Unless a journalist somehow gets leaks or someone anonymous comes forward, then we’re never gonna know the whole story. Just a shame it’s done so much damage when the series doesn’t need it.