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Kostecki slated over ‘lack of loyalty’ after bowing to Erebus Supercars demand
Kostecki will start his Supercars title defense when the championship heads to Taupo in New Zealand on 19-21 April, after taking a break to prioritize his health, according to a statement issued on Monday. This decision follows allegations of bullying towards team owner Betty Klimenko and CEO Barry Ryan, which they have denied, while Kostecki remained silent on the matter. Boost Mobile CEO Adderton publicly supported Kostecki and criticized Erebus and Supercars for their handling of the situation. Adderton revealed that Kostecki had to remove Boost Mobile branding from his helmet to return to Erebus, causing disappointment. Some drivers initially refused to wear Boost Mobile-branded caps for presentation due to conflicts of interest with existing sponsors. Adderton expressed his disappointment in the situation and Supercars, stating that he has learned a valuable lesson in loyalty.
