Just two rounds and six races stand between one driver and locking in their Finals berth before the biggest races of the year at The Bend and Bathurst.
As it stands, four key protagonists have emerged from a wild Repco Sprint Cup as the ones to watch for the rest of the year, with Perth potentially offering a key insight to how drivers will perform come Finals.
Per Supercars data analyst Scott Sinclair, those who had speed last year in Perth staggering correlation to those who were quick throughout the Finals Series. Think Ryan Wood's speed in both instances last year.
However, there are several more questions to be answered, with ramifications ranging from Finals berths, to the potential for jobs to be on the line.
Here are 10 burning questions heading into the second half of the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship.
Matt Payne’s to lose?
92 points is a lot of ground to claw back over two rounds, however it's not impossible. After all, Matt Payne himself had a 182-point swing in his favour across Darwin and Townsville over Broc Feeney. The Sprint Cup certainly isn't over yet.
Is this the weekend Triple Eight finally gets back to form?
Most teams would do anything for a six race streak without a podium to be a 20-year low, but for Triple Eight it's the reality. Friday races at the past two events have undoubtedly hurt the Red Bull Ampol Racing Team, minimising their time to learn with the Ford Mustang. With no Friday races in Perth, and more time to understand learnings, the time to bounce back is now.
Is there a favourite for the title yet?
Payne is the form man, Feeney has dragged a car that isn't to his liking to four wins, Brodie Kostecki has won more races than anyone else, and Cam Waters is peaking at the right time of year. That's without mentioning the likes of reigning champion Chaz Mostert, 2024 champion Will Brown, Kai Allen, and Anton De Pasquale. Good luck picking a winner.
Is this Cam Waters’ best chance for a title?
Cam Waters' best Supercars seasons came at a time when Shane van Gisbergen and Triple Eight were quite simply unstoppable. But, there's evidence to suggest that he's now in career best form, from a storming run to pole at the Bathurst 12 Hour, to some almighty drives early in the season to cancel out poor qualifying form. Watch this space.
Who can be Anton De Pasquale’s front-running GM ally?
Anton De Pasquale has largely been fighting as a lone wolf for Chevrolet and GM this year. He has excelled with two wins, his first multi-win campaign since 2021, and just the second of his career. But, he has issued a rallying cry for back-up before Finals, with Jack Le Brocq and Jayden Ojeda both well in the hunt for the top 10.
Can BRT return to podium?
The Blanchard Racing Team that arrived at the opening round in Sydney was almost unrecognisable to the one that had largely struggled since expanding in 2024. Pole positions, podiums, suddenly they had emerged as the real deal. But, they've slipped of late, with James Golding falling out of the 10, and Aaron Cameron's 21st in points completely unrepresentative of his qualifying speed. Perth was the scene of their first podium last year.
Can BJR bounce back?
Amid the trials and tribulations of Toyota's development process, Brad Jones Racing have had very mixed fortunes. Townsville was a low point, all three of their cars struggling, and an engine failure crippling Andre Heimgartner when it seemed he had turned a corner. Getting some runs on the board will be a confidence boost, and given they were winners in Tasmania, the potential is clearly there.
Can Rylan Gray continue on with Townsville promise?
Rylan Gray has been quietly building into his rookie campaign, whilst Brodie Kostecki has been establishing himself as one of the lead contenders for the championship. The gap in performance has been notable, though publicly hasn't been a concern for DJR, however a Shootout appearance in Townsville was a big result. Gray believes it could be the start of bigger things.
Can Declan Fraser turn things around?
Declan Fraser has also been outperformed by his teammate this season, however PremiAir Racing Team Principal Roland Dane hasn't been willing to give him a free pass. A rookie day at Queensland Raceway between rounds could be the reset needed for the second half of the year, with speculation mounting over the 2022 Super2 champion's future at the team.
What other silly season developments will emerge?
2025/26 was one of the more extraordinary driver markets in recent memory, with changes sweeping through the grid, and a true generation shift occurring. We won't see the same amount of change this season, with most of the top teams locking down their talent to big deals. However, it is called silly season for a reason, and things can change in an instant.
