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Whincup ponders Mustang's Supercars threat

The drunk bloke who somehow got into the post-race press conference will no doubt be dusty after the Supercars season-opening race in Adelaide.

But seven-time series champion Jamie Whincup admitted his all-conquering Red Bull Racing team also face a major headache after the Ford Mustang made a triumphant return.

The Mustang launched a dream comeback after Ford's Scott McLaughlin made a perfect start to his title defence by claiming the season-opening 250km race on Saturday, finishing 13 seconds ahead of Holden's Whincup.

Whincup acknowledged RBR had some catching up to do - but not before dealing with an intoxicated punter who had slipped through security and joined the press gallery.