Ryan Walkinshaw, team principal of Walkinshaw TWG Racing, has declared himself the victor in an ongoing public dispute with Triple Eight Race Engineering’s Jamie Whincup. The latest exchange unfolded on social media ahead of Walkinshaw’s departure from Darwin to the United Kingdom, where he aimed a sharp critique at Whincup’s reversal on his team’s finals testing strategy.

The rivalry between Walkinshaw and Whincup dates back to last year’s Grand Final and has involved a series of pointed comments and rebuttals. In an exclusive interview, Walkinshaw dismissed Whincup’s recent criticisms, highlighting what he described as a series of incorrect accusations made by Whincup in a podcast. “Out of the three things Jamie accused us of, he’s now been wrong three times,” Walkinshaw said. “I guess off-track this season it’s RW 3, JW 0.”

The comments underscore continuing tensions between two influential figures in Australian motor racing, both of whom lead prominent teams competing at the highest level of the Supercars Championship. Whincup, a multiple champion with Triple Eight, had publicly criticized Walkinshaw’s team, questioning aspects of their strategic decisions related to finals testing. Walkinshaw’s recent social media post countered Whincup’s stance, suggesting a misjudgment on the latter’s part.

While Walkinshaw portrayed the online exchange as a clear win, the rivalry remains ongoing, with both parties continuing to engage in candid public dialogue. No further responses from Whincup were immediately available following Walkinshaw’s latest remarks. The dynamic between these two veteran team principals adds an extra layer of intrigue to the Supercars season, with strategic decisions and off-track commentary closely followed by fans and industry insiders alike.