Retirees, rookies to define 2026 Supercars co-driver market
The 2026 Repco Supercars Championship grid has nearly been locked away, but the Enduro Cup field is anything but.
Next year's Enduro Cup grid will look markedly different, with a host of veterans and rookies set to shake up the field for the season's longest races.
Outgoing 2025 drivers James Courtney, Nick Percat, Will Davison, Richie Stanaway, Bryce Fullwood and Jaxon Evans are all set to transition into co-driving, and will be highly sought-after.
What is certain, is at least three teams will definitely have changes, with 2025 co-drivers Jayden Ojeda (Walkinshaw Andretti United), Declan Fraser (Brad Jones Racing), and Jobe Stewart (Erebus Motorsport) all securing main game drives.
There are still 11 months until next year's 2026 enduro at The Bend, but teams will be keen to lock down their line-ups.
Triple Eight
2025 co-drivers: Scott Pye, Jamie Whincup
At the top of town, there could be change at Triple Eight Race Engineering, given Scott Pye's two-year deal is expiring, while Jamie Whincup insists "as soon as somebody better comes along, I’ll happily step aside." Pye was one of the standout co-drivers this year and did himself no harm of scoring renewal. However, questions will remain over Whincup until a formal announcement is made. In June, Whincup said he would make a call after Bathurst. In that time, the likes of Percat, Davison and Stanaway have all arrived on the market.
The team will also have to find a co-driver for Jackson Walls, who will drive the SCT Motorsport entry next season. Jack Smith has obvious ties to SCT, and returned to Supercars this year alongside Evans.
Grove Racing
2025 co-drivers: Garth Tander, Dale Wood
Late last year, now six-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander signed a multi-year deal to remain Grove Racing's Strategic Advisor and endurance co-driver. Also a key part of Supercars' broadcast team, Tander showed at the Mountain he could easily race on. Veteran co-driver Dale Wood, meanwhile, was solid alongside Kai Allen this year.
Tickford Racing
2025 co-drivers: Mark Winterbottom, James Moffat
Mark Winterbottom arrived at Tickford Racing to great hype alongside Cam Waters. After a runner-up finish at The Bend, Bathurst quickly fell apart for Waters/Winterbottom, but few would write them off in 2026 should Frosty go around again. James Moffat, who has been a Tickford co-driver since 2018, partnered Thomas Randle this year. With Rylan Gray off to Dick Johnson Racing, Lochie Dalton — who has won three of the last four Super2 races, and was solid alongside Gray in the team's enduro wildcard — could emerge as next in line. Then, there's Davison, who raced full-time for the team between 2011 and 2013, steered a satellite 23Red Ford between 2018 and 2020, and partnered Waters to second in the 2020 Bathurst 1000.
Walkinshaw Andretti United
2025 co-drivers: Fabian Coulthard, Jayden Ojeda
As mentioned, WAU will have at least one change, with Ojeda signing a full-time deal with PremiAir Racing. The team has stated Fabian Coulthard, who raced with Chaz Mostert, has a contract for 2026. For what it's worth, Courtney, Percat, Davison and Fullwood have all raced for the Toyota-bound team in Supercars, while Evans tested a Walkinshaw Commodore in 2018 after his Carrera Cup title win.
Team 18
2025 co-drivers: Harri Jones, Lee Holdsworth
The biggest influx of star power is set to arrive at Team 18, with 2010 champion Courtney linked to the team, and Craig Lowndes to race a wildcard. Save for a Bathurst practice crash, Harri Jones was solid on debut, while veteran Lee Holdsworth helped deliver a stunning Bathurst podium alongside David Reynolds.
Brad Jones Racing
2025 co-drivers: Declan Fraser, Brad Vaughan, Jordan Boys, Jack Smith (SCT)
Brad Jones Racing has seen Fraser, who partnered Andre Heimgartner in 2024 and 2025, depart for a full-time shot with PremiAir. Brad Vaughan has been solid for BJR in Super2 and did well in the enduros, but he may not return to the development series with BJR in 2026. Jordan Boys has partnered Macauley Jones since 2022, and could offer a familiar set of hands.
Dick Johnson Racing
2025 co-drivers: Todd Hazelwood, Tony D'Alberto
Davison's exit from Dick Johnson Racing also raises questions over the future of long-time DJR co-driver Tony D'Alberto, who crashed out of the Great Race. However, veteran D'Alberto could offer stability to wunderkind signing Gray. Todd Hazelwood, meanwhile, didn't put a foot wrong alongside Brodie Kostecki, and is heavily integrated in the team.
Matt Stone Racing
2025 co-drivers: Tim Slade, Cameron McLeod
With Percat leaving Matt Stone Racing, Tim Slade could again find himself as hot property for a number of teams. The Percat/Slade combination was a standout at The Bend, before an engine issue ended their Bathurst campaign early. Cameron McLeod was also impressive alongside the departing Cameron Hill, the duo finishing fifth in Bathurst. Wildcard drivers Cameron Crick and Aaron Seton stayed largely out of trouble in the enduros, and could make the step next season.
Erebus Motorsport
2025 co-drivers: Jarrod Hughes, Jobe Stewart
Like WAU and BJR, Erebus Motorsport will have at least one change. However, it is a positive move for the team, which has promoted 2023 Super3 champion Stewart. The South Aussie starred in both enduros, and has earned his place as Jack Le Brocq's replacement. Jarrod Hughes was solid on debut alongside Le Brocq, and Erebus will be keen to hang onto him. Erebus could again look to promote from within, given Max Geoghegan is in its Academy. A shift into Mustang machinery in Super2 could be a welcome change for the third-generation star as he aims for a maiden main game shot.
PremiAir Racing
2025 co-drivers: David Russell, Nash Morris
PremiAir has made a double change to its primary line-up, and David Russell could re-emerge as hot property after helping the team to a stunning Bathurst podium alongside James Golding, who is off to BRT. Nash Morris, meanwhile, will be hoping for a second chance in 2026 after nearly claiming a debut top five with Stanaway on the Mountain.
Blanchard Racing Team
2025 co-drivers: Jack Perkins, Zak Best
BRT opted to keep Jack Perkins alongside friend Courtney for 2025, with the second-generation star reinvigorated by some NASCAR Xfinity cameos. Zak Best was strong in his comeback chance with Aaron Cameron, the duo vying for victory in Bathurst before settling for a top 10.
2025 full-time drivers on the co-driver market
James Courtney, Nick Percat, Will Davison, Richie Stanaway, Bryce Fullwood, Jaxon Evans
2025 co-drivers rising to main game in 2026
Jayden Ojeda (PremiAir Racing), Declan Fraser (PremiAir Racing), Jobe Stewart (Erebus Motorsport)
2025 wildcard drivers rising to main game in 2026
Rylan Gray (Dick Johnson Racing), Zach Bates (expected at Matt Stone Racing)
2025 wildcard drivers who could return in 2026
Lochie Dalton (Tickford Racing), Cameron Crick, Aaron Seton (both Matt Stone Racing)
