Triple Eight Race Engineering will join forces with Ford from the 2026 Supercars Championship season.
Confirmed:
- Triple Eight will race Ford Mustangs from the 2026 season
- The team will continue to compete as Red Bull Ampol Racing
- Triple Eight have also been nominated to become Ford’s homologation team in Supercars
Context:
It’s a surprise to see Triple Eight announce their return to Ford, 15 years after they defected to General Motors (GM) in what at the time was the biggest manufacturer move in Supercars history. Now, the team departs GM for Ford in a reverse move.
This follows the news that Toyota will join Ford and Chevrolet as manufacturers in the Australia-based series from 2026, replicating the lineup in Nascar.
Comment:
“Triple Eight’s success is first and foremost down to our people and a relentless, shared desire to win that has set us up for this partnership,” Triple Eight team principal Jamie Whincup said.
“Our return to the Blue Oval isn’t just about winning; it’s about that feeling of shared purpose and determination that’s backed up by an exciting road car portfolio.
“What excites me most about our future together is the commitment Ford is demonstrating to our sport, to Triple Eight and to all Supercars fans through this long-term partnership. This is a huge strategic commitment that we are very proud to share.
“We’re very excited to be a part of the Ford Performance ecosystem and the potential opportunities this partnership will present.”
Coming next:
The 2025 season gets underway with the Sydney 500 from 21st to 23rd February, which will form part of a new season layout. This new format will see the Sprint Cup take place between February and August, the Enduro Cup between September and October, before the Finals Series in October and November.
Go deeper:
- Supercars reveals expanded 13-round calendar for 2025
- Toyota signs five-year deal to race in Supercars from 2026
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