Where Supercars silly season sits after first week of driver moves

It had been bubbling away for months in the background, but silly season finally exploded into life this week, and it's only set to get busier.

The last 72 hours have seen three drivers announce their departures from their current teams, with one of those vacancies being quickly filled.

As of the time of publication, 17 of 24 seats have been filled for the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship, however that number will continue to rise and fall as driver movements continue to unfold.

Cameron Hill was the first mover, officially confirming his end-of-year departure from Matt Stone Racing on Tuesday morning, promptly followed hours later by confirmation of Bryce Fullwood's impending split from Brad Jones Racing.

Hill was announced as Fullwood's replacement at BJR on Wednesday morning, marking Toyota's first driver market play ahead of 2026, whilst there was also quiet confirmation that Macauley Jones will go around again in a GR Supra of his own.

That officially leaves one seat available among the BJR stable, namely the customer entry of SCT Motorsport that is currently occupied by Jaxon Evans.

Teams Racing Charter owners the Smith family and SCT Motorsport Head of Motorsport Programs Andrew Jones will have the final say over the sixth and final Toyota on the 2026 grid.

Evans is thought to be highly regarded by the SCT operation, however rumours continue to quietly rumble that reigning Super2 champion Zach Bates could find himself in a Toyota after all.

James Golding was the next to move, personally announcing on Wednesday he'll be parting ways with PremiAir Racing at the end of the year.

Yesterday came the news that it'll be one James replacing another at Blanchard Racing Team next year, with Golding joining the Ford squad on a multi-year deal to replace the retiring James Courtney.

Gaps officially remain at Team 18, Matt Stone Racing, PremiAir Racing, Erebus Motorsport, and Blanchard Racing Team.

After a difficult start to the year, speculation around David Reynolds' future at Team 18 has quietened in recent weeks, pointing towards the team picking up an option on the popular 40-year-old for 2026.

Hill's departure leaves the door open for Jack Le Brocq's expected MSR return in 2026, and whilst Nick Percat is contracted through to 2027, it's not a certainty that he will stay with the team beyond this year.

Le Brocq's contract at Erebus runs out at the end of the year, leaving a vacancy expected to be filled by Erebus Academy prospect and standout debutant at The Bend, Jobe Stewart.

Richie Stanaway has an option for next year at PremiAir Racing, however a double change is expected for next year with Jayden Ojeda and Declan Fraser firming as the new-look lineup.

Finally, Aaron Cameron is considered the favourite to remain at BRT as he continues to show improvement in his rookie season, however there was no indication of who will partner Golding in yesterday's announcement.

2026 Repco Supercars Championship grid

As of Thursday September 25, 2025