Powerhouse Supercars team Triple Eight Race Engineering has made a stunning move, abandoning General Motors to join forces with Ford Performance. This long-term partnership will see Triple Eight assume the role of Ford's Supercars Homologation Team from 2026, replacing the underperforming Dick Johnson Racing.
Powerhouse Supercars team Triple Eight Race Engineering has revealed a shocking new partnership, defecting from General Motors and joining Ford Performance. Starting in 2026, Triple Eight will become Ford 's Supercars Homologation Team, taking over from the struggling Dick Johnson Racing. The relationship between Ford and Triple Eight initially began in 2003 but ended in 2009.
'The decision to reunite was a carefully considered convergence of timing, ambition, and a shared belief in the potential of combining Supercars powerhouse team Triple Eight with the Ford Mustang, to tackle the Gen3 era together,' Ford stated. 'Triple Eight has proven over two decades that they excel at adapting to Supercars’ everchanging regulatory environments, making them an ideal partner for Ford.' The first partnership between Ford and Triple Eight delivered three Bathurst 1000 victories for Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup, back-to-back Drivers’ championships for Whincup, and a record of on-track dominance that solidified their place in Australian motorsport. Whincup, now the Triple Eight Team Principal, expressed his excitement about the reunion. 'Triple Eight’s success is first and foremost down to our people and a relentless, shared desire to win that has set us up for this partnership,' he said. 'Our return to the Blue Oval isn’t just about winning; it’s about that feeling of shared purpose and determination that’s backed up by an exciting road car portfolio. 'What excites me most about our future together is the commitment Ford is demonstrating to our sport, to Triple Eight and to all Supercars fans through this long-term partnership. 'This is a huge strategic commitment that we are very proud to share. 'We’re very excited to be a part of the Ford Performance ecosystem and the potential opportunities this partnership will present.
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