Alice Buckley Explodes at Renee Gracie in Explosive Press Conference: “I’m Done with This Vulgar Crap!”

By Emily Thompson Supercars Insider Sydney, 16 June 2026

In one of the most explosive moments in recent Supercars history, rising star Alice Buckley has launched a scathing attack on Renee Gracie, declaring she will quit the championship if the series continues to “show favouritism” towards drivers who engage in what she calls “vulgar” behaviour.

The 18-year-old Queenslander made the extraordinary outburst during a tense press conference following the latest round at Hidden Valley, leaving team bosses, media, and fellow drivers in stunned silence.

“If Supercars keeps showing favouritism and allowing drivers to carry on with this vulgar crap, then I’m done — I’ll walk away from the championship forever!” Buckley said, her voice shaking with emotion. “I no longer want to be part of a series where drivers are more focused on showing off their bodies than what’s happening inside the bloody cockpit!”

Buckley went even further, demanding that Supercars strip Renee Gracie of all her titles and racing achievements, claiming her OnlyFans background and promotional activities have damaged the integrity of the sport.

The fiery comments have sent shockwaves through the Australian motorsport community and ignited a fierce debate about the role of female drivers, sponsorship, and personal branding in Supercars.

The Trigger Point

The confrontation stems from ongoing tensions surrounding Renee Gracie’s high-profile return to motorsport. The 30-year-old former Supercars driver has been competing successfully in GT World Challenge Australia with her OnlyFans Racing Ferrari, recently becoming the first woman to win a race outright in the series. While many praise Gracie for her talent and resilience, her bold personal brand continues to polarise fans and competitors.

Buckley, widely regarded as the brightest young female talent in the Dunlop Super2 Series and a strong contender for a future full-time Supercars seat, clearly believes Gracie’s approach crosses a line.

“I respect what she’s achieved on track, but this isn’t about racing anymore,” Buckley continued. “It’s become a sideshow. If this is the direction Supercars wants to go, then count me out. I came here to race cars, not to compete in some popularity contest.”

The room fell completely silent after her remarks. Several senior figures, including team principals, were seen shifting uncomfortably in their seats.

Supercars’ Response Only Fuels the Fire

Supercars Australia moved quickly to issue an official statement, but the carefully worded response appears to have backfired spectacularly.

The statement read in part: “Supercars celebrates diversity and supports all our drivers in building their personal brands. We have clear guidelines regarding appropriate conduct and will continue to review all matters on a case-by-case basis.”

Rather than calming tensions, the response was slammed by many as weak and evasive. Fans on social media accused the series of protecting commercial interests over sporting integrity, while others defended Gracie’s right to manage her own career.

Renee Gracie herself has not yet issued a direct response, but sources close to her camp described Buckley’s comments as “disappointing and unnecessary.” Gracie’s manager reportedly called the attack “a sad example of tall poppy syndrome in Australian sport.”

Background: Two Very Different Journeys

The clash highlights two very different paths for female drivers in Australian motorsport.

Renee Gracie rose through the ranks in the early 2010s but struggled financially. In 2019 she made the controversial decision to launch an OnlyFans account, which brought her significant financial success but also heavy criticism from within the sport. She has since returned to racing and achieved strong results in GT3 machinery.

Alice Buckley, by contrast, represents the new generation — a product of Supercars’ Women in Motorsport program. She has enjoyed strong support from the series and is seen as a clean-cut, traditional racer with genuine potential to become the first full-time female driver in the main championship in many years.

Many observers believe the rivalry goes beyond personal differences and touches on deeper issues around sponsorship, image rights, and how the sport should present itself to a modern audience.

Reactions Pour In

The comments have divided the paddock.

Triple Eight Race Engineering boss Jamie Whincup, a legendary figure in Supercars, was measured in his response: “Alice is young and passionate. She’s entitled to her opinion, but we need to keep the focus on racing.”

Former champion Shane van Gisbergen, now racing overseas, weighed in on social media: “This drama is exactly why I left. Just let them race.”

Female motorsport advocate and former driver Simona de Silvestro called for calm: “We should be supporting all women in the sport instead of tearing each other down.”

On social media, the reaction has been even more intense. #StandWithAlice and #LeaveReneeAlone both trended nationally, with passionate arguments from both sides.

What This Means for Supercars

The controversy comes at a critical time for Supercars as it tries to grow its audience and attract new sponsors. The series has worked hard in recent years to promote inclusivity and increase female participation, but incidents like this risk damaging that progress.

Supercars CEO Jonathan Dutton is expected to address the matter personally in the coming days. Insiders suggest a formal review of driver conduct guidelines may be on the cards.

For Alice Buckley, the outburst could be a defining moment in her young career. While it has won her support from traditional fans who want the focus kept on racing, it also risks painting her as divisive and difficult to work with.

Renee Gracie, meanwhile, continues to polarise. Her supporters argue she has every right to build her brand and that her on-track results speak for themselves. Critics maintain that her personal choices distract from the sport.

The Bigger Picture

This is not just a simple spat between two drivers. It touches on fundamental questions about the future of Supercars: How commercial should the sport be? What role should personal branding play? And how should the series handle strong personalities and differing values?

As the championship heads towards the crucial mid-season period, including the upcoming Darwin Triple Crown, all eyes will be on how this drama unfolds — both on and off the track.

One thing is certain: Australian motorsport has rarely seen a controversy quite like this. The battle between tradition and modernity, between racing purity and commercial reality, is now playing out in public view.

Alice Buckley has drawn a very public line in the sand. Whether it strengthens her career or becomes a costly mistake remains to be seen. 

. One thing is for sure — the Supercars paddock will never be quite the same again.