As Ford Authority reported in early February, one of the most successful teams competing in Australia’s Supercars series – Triple Eight Race Engineering – announced that it would be ditching The Blue Oval’s cross-town rival, General Motors, for Ford following the conclusion of the 2025 season. It’s a huge shakeup in that particular form of motorsport, particularly since Triple Eight spent the last 15 years partnering with GM. Now, we’re getting our very first look at the brand new Ford Mustang Gen3 Supercar racer that it will utilizing in the upcoming 2026 season.
The first Ford Mustang Gen 3 Triple Eight racer is finished in silver, and will first head to the U.S. to undergo wind tunnel testing ahead of the 2026 Supercars season. Currently, the team leads both championships with its Chevy Camaro racers heading into the next showdown – the Repco Bathurst 1000 – in October. Regardless, the team is already looking ahead to next year, and potentially continuing that success while also marking a bit of a homecoming.
“This is a full-circle moment, really. For those who remember, Triple Eight started in Supercars as a Ford team back in 2003, and we enjoyed a successful run with the Blue Oval until the end of 2009,” said Triple Eight boss Jamie Whincup. “That era saw us bag three Bathurst 1000 victories with Craig Lowndes and myself, along with my first two drivers’ championships in 2008 and 2009. It was a fantastic period that laid the foundation for our team’s future dominance.”
“Now, as we look ahead to 2026, we’re returning to Ford, and the excitement around the workshop is palpable. Seeing this Mustang come together, piece by piece, has filled me with immense pride. The dedication and hard work from every single person in our team is nothing short of phenomenal. We’ve recognised the same passion at Ford that we have here at Triple Eight, and their commitment to motorsport, globally and in Supercars, is impressive. We’re eager to continue our legacy of success and push the boundaries of performance with the Mustang platform.”
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