Motorsport Australia would like to formally apologise for the comments made by Motorsport Australia appointed Supercars Driving Standards Advisor (DSA) Craig Baird regarding Walkinshaw TWG Racing driver Ryan Wood.

These comments constitute a breach of the standards that Motorsport Australia expects of its senior appointed officials. Moreover, any media commentary relating to the individual’s role as a DSA is expressly prohibited under the terms of agreement with Motorsport Australia.

Craig has been reprimanded for his conduct and served a reminder of his contractual and policy obligations as the DSA.

Craig also makes the following apology directly, as well as a full retraction of his comments.

I would like to formally apologise and retract my comments regarding Ryan Wood and the Walkinshaw TWG Racing Team.

It’s clear that these comments were unacceptable and outside the boundaries of my role.

I have met with Motorsport Australia to ensure I have a clear understanding moving forward regarding public commentary of this nature and understand that this is not acceptable from the Driving Standards Advisor.

Motorsport Australia’s Integrity Team is available for addressing integrity-related concerns within motorsport, in accordance with the National Integrity Framework policies that promote a fair, safe and inclusive environment in motorsport. Developed with Sport Integrity Australia, the framework aims to prevent and manage conduct that undermines the values of respect, safety, and fairness.