INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed motorsport commentator Leigh Diffey has come out in support of Neil Crompton as ‘the voice of Supercars’ faces an uncertain future.
Crompton last night broke his silence amid rampant speculation that he will not be retained in a full-time broadcasting role.
Just weeks out from the season-opening Sydney 500, Supercars continues to be mute on its television talent line-up, with a cloud of doubt also hovering over Mark Skaife.
In a statement, Crompton indicated he had only been offered a reduced role involving two of the 14 rounds this year, leaving him undecided.
Diffey, who commentated alongside Crompton in the 2005 and 2006 Supercars seasons before carving out a fine career in the United States calling IndyCar, NASCAR and sportscars, reacted to the news via social media.
“This is sad,” wrote Diffey, who attended the 2025 Adelaide Grand Final and appeared on a recent V8 Sleuth Podcast episode.
“Nothing lasts forever but Crompo was at the top of his game.
“Neil’s been like a big brother to me & he’s been involved, as a mentor, with every career move I’ve ever made.
“Aussie Motorsport fans will be worse off.
“His dedication to the sport & his craft is top shelf.”
The Sydney 500 (February 20-22) will be one of five 2026 rounds live on the screens of Supercars’ free-to-air partner Seven.
Network Ten will also provide live coverage of the Melbourne SuperSprint as part of its broader Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix offering.