Six Supercars drivers who have a point to prove in 2026
It goes without saying that all 24 drivers will be desperate to make a statement in 2026.
Many drivers have more speed and results to find heading into 2026, despite 2025 delivering a new champion, new Bathurst winner, and eight different winners.
Ahead of the new season, Supercars.com highlights six drivers with the biggest points to prove.
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Broc Feeney proved to everyone he's the benchmark, but after the tough scenes of Adelaide, more dominance in 2026 would ram that point home to himself. Feeney's rival Chaz Mostert, meanwhile, will be motivated to prove his championship wasn't a one-hit wonder in the shadow of Toyota's arrival. Matt Payne could also do well to prove his worth amid speculation over his future. Declan Fraser has a golden chance to prove his second chance with PremiAir Racing was a good call, while Rylan Gray will be keen to prove he's the best of the new wave of rookies.
Will Brown
Even though the final championship standings say otherwise, Will Brown was comprehensively beaten by teammate Broc Feeney. The 32-2 qualifying head-to-head in Feeney's favour was proof Brown was being left behind by the sister garage. Crucially, Brown made some unforced errors, from his crashes in Bathurst and the Gold Coast, to a series of qualifying hiccups. Amid Triple Eight's big move to Ford, and on the back of a big off-season, Brown will be pumped to reassert himself.
Cam Waters
Year after year, what if after what if. After starting 2025 on fire, Cam Waters was unable to fire the biggest shots when it counted. Tickford Racing has continuity heading into 2026, and with a new contract in tow, Waters needs to prove his championship mettle.
Anton De Pasquale
With Triple Eight off to Ford, Chevrolet fans will be counting on Anton De Pasquale, who is arguably the leader of General Motors' pack. A front runner at Dick Johnson Racing, De Pasquale nearly went all the way to the Grand Final in his first season with Team 18. With the pressure on, De Pasquale needs to show he can keep GM at the front.
Thomas Randle
Thomas Randle heads into his fifth season with Tickford Racing, and is still chasing his first Supercars win. Making The Finals was a highlight, but after a promising start to 2025, top fives were hard to come by in the second half of the season. A fast start to 2026 could set Randle up to score that elusive win, and some.
Andre Heimgartner
Andre Heimgartner was superb in the first Gen3 season, and won at Taupō in 2024. However, he had to wait until Round 11 to claim his first (and only) podium of 2025, and narrowly missed a Finals berth. With Cameron Hill arriving, Heimgartner needs to prove he is still Brad Jones Racing's spearhead in its new Toyota era.
James Golding
A move to Blanchard Racing Team could offer a new lease on life for James Golding, who is clearly on the way up. Had the cards fallen his way, Golding could be arriving as a Bathurst winner. Still, BRT has signed a driver who is finding serious confidence. With second year teammate Aaron Cameron by his side, Golding is armed with a shot at leading a team to victory lane, or even a Finals berth.
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