Ford Mustang for 2018 Supercars confirmed and refuted

Former champion Mark Winterbottom confirmed to the Daily Telegraph that Ford will replace the Falcon model with the Mustang model in the 2018 Supercars, a statement quickly refuted by former factory Ford team Prodrive Racing Australia.

“The plan is to be in a Mustang. It is a along way of being approved but it is being worked on in the factory right now. We are planning on being in a Mustang next year. That is what we want to be in and that is what the public want us to be in,” said Winterbottom to the Daily Telegraph.

The following statement was issued by Prodrive Racing Australia not long after:

“Prodrive Racing (Australia) would like to clarify a report in today’s The Daily Telegraph which claims the team will be running a Ford Mustang Supercar in the 2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship,” read the statement.

“No such decision has been made. As previously confirmed by the team, it is evaluating options for the eventual replacement of its current multiple championship-winning Ford FGX Falcon Supercar.

“This process is ongoing and involves consultation with multiple partners. Prodrive Racing appreciates the significant level of interest in this process from members, fans and the media, but confirmation of its future plans will be made at the appropriate time.”