WAU uncovers Mostert's 2023 challenger

Chaz Mostert’s first Ford Supercar in four years has been uncovered, with Walkinshaw Andretti United completing its suite of 2023 liveries.

Mostert will race the #25 Optus Racing Mustang in his first season with the Blue Oval since 2019.

The 30-year-old raced Fords from his debut in 2013 through to his departure from Tickford Racing at the end of 2019.

The two-time Bathurst winner is again joined by teammate Nick Percat, whose NTI Ford was unveiled earlier on Monday.

The #25 continues with co-naming rights from Optus and Mobil 1, which celebrates 30 years with WAU.

Mobil 1 branding remains a prominent feature on the bonnet, with the teal Optus logo carried on the sides of the Mustang.

The #25 livery — like Percat’s #2 — was brought to life by PPG, Signzone and Spicers, and also features the famous GT stripes.

The car is also backed by Morris, VALO, Goodyear Autocare, Isuzu Trucks, Supercheap Auto, Corestaff, Kangan Institute, TES Mechanical Electrical, PPG, Palm Trans, Move My Wheels, UMS, East Coast Lubes, Thetford, Lloyds Auctions, Spicers, Signzone, Anthem Workwear, Raceline Motorsport Racewear, OMP, Albek, Authentic Collectables, Woodstock Bourbon, Oakley, Acronis, Think Technology, Stratasys, TPF Sports, Hastings Deering Australia, Lancaster Ford and The Cover Shop.

Mostert and Percat will test the #25 Ford for the first time at Winton Motor Raceway on Wednesday February 15.

“The Mobil 1 Optus Racing No. 25 looks so good, I’m a big fan of clean liveries, so I think it looks awesome and the GT stripes top it off,” Mostert said.

“It’s amazing to be returning to the blue oval, that first lap will feel like a bit of a homecoming I think, so I’m really looking forward to ramping up to Newcastle.

“Two things have made this possible though, our amazing team who have worked non-stop lately, right through the ‘off-season’ to make sure we have a car to race, and the support of our partners, who have all been incredible.

“To be representing Mobil 1 in their 30th year with the team in 2023 is an honour, and to keep saying Yes with Optus into the future is amazing. I just can’t wait to drive it now.”

WAU Team Principal Bruce Stewart added: "It’s a huge day for our team as we pull the covers off both our Ford Mustang GTs, and the Mobil 1 Optus Racing No. 25 looks amazing.

“An immense amount of work has gone into these cars from all our team, which we are thankful of, so their hard work has gotten us here today.

“As I’ve said previously today, the support of our partners has ensured we are here as well, they have been incredible.

"We are honoured to enter our 30th year with Mobil 1 this year, as we celebrate that milestone throughout the season, but to also represent Optus proudly, an incredible relationship and partnership we are lucky to have.

“It doesn’t stop there though, we’re so lucky to have such an amazing partnership group recommit to us, from Morris who continue on with us for the 13th year, right through to our new partners such as Hastings Deering Australia.

"Every single one has contributed to these cars today.

"The hard work doesn’t stop here, we’ve got a big few weeks ahead of us, but we’re up for the challenge."

WAU's Ford journey will commence at the Thrifty Newcastle 500 on March 10-12.

Tickets are on sale on Supercars.com and Ticketek.com.