‘Famous’ partnership set to continue in 2026

Official Insurance and Insurance Broker Partner in 2026

BJS INSURANCE AND FAMOUS Insurance Brokers will continue their high-performance partnership with the Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship as the Official Insurance and Insurance Broker Partner in 2026.

The renewed agreement builds on the successful collaboration first announced in October 2025, with Famous branding to be prominently displayed on the side sills of every competing Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Car throughout all seven rounds of the 2026 season.

Famous are motoring enthusiasts, insuring prestige, performance, and unique vehicles. Their continued involvement with Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship further solidifies their commitment to supporting people on their journey making sure their pride and joy is protected.

The team at Famous believe in more flexibility, choice and advice when it comes to insurance. They provide policy features that make a difference, like agreed value, choice of repairer, and salvage rights.

Belinda Scott, Managing Director of BJS & Famous Insurance Brokers, said the renewal reflects the strength of the relationship formed in 2025 and the natural alignment between the brands.

“Our first year with Carrera Cup confirmed exactly why this partnership made sense,” Scott said.

“The Porsche community represents passion, performance and a true sense of belonging, and these values align with our own business. Renewing for 2026 allows us to further strengthen those connections and continue supporting drivers, teams and customers who share that enthusiasm for high-performance motoring.”

“Seeing the Famous brand represented across every car on the grid is something we are incredibly proud of. It symbolises trust, protection and a genuine understanding of the vehicles and people that make this category so special.”

Porsche Cars Australia senior Motorsport Manager Craig Nayda welcomed the continuation of the partnership, highlighting the value of aligning with industry specialists who understand the needs of performance car owners and motorsport participants.

“We are pleased to extend our relationship with Famous Insurance Brokers for the 2026 Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Championship.

“Famous has consistently demonstrated a genuine passion for motoring and motorsport. It’s a passion that sits at the heart of Porsche as well. This shared passion is why we all go racing, and we’re proud to have them alongside us as we take on some of Australia’s biggest and most iconic motorsport events in 2026.”

The first round of the Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship begins at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park on 5-8 March.

For more information about Famous or to get a quote, visit: http://famousinsurance.com.au/

PREVIEW + ENTRY: Round 1, 2026, Australian Grand Prix

AN ENORMOUS range of experience and youth will take on Albert Park this weekend as a 30-car field lines up for the opening round of the 2026 Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship in Melbourne.

It’s an appropriately strong, diverse and competitive grid to kick off the championship’s 21^st season.

The field includes the two current one-make Porsche champions from both Carrera Cup and Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia, the reigning Carrera Cup Pro-Am class champion and the top three outright from both championships last season.

Meanwhile, nine rookies will make their maiden journey into Carrera Cup competition starting this weekend.

Headlining the field will be the ongoing battle between current champion Dylan O’Keeffe and two-time champion, Harri Jones.

O’Keeffe stole the #1 from Jones last year and their appearance together this year means it’s the first time since 2015 that the two most recent champions have been on the grid at the same time.

While O’Keeffe returns with 2025 Teams Champions GWR Australia / RAM Motorsport, Jones returns to McElrea Racing, the team with whom he won his 2022 championship.

The Queenslander will make his 100^th Carrera Cup start in Race 1 this weekend, becoming just the 30^th driver to do so in the 21 years of Carrera Cup Australia history.

The returning David Russell, who finished third last year and is a twice runner-up in the Carrera Cup Championship, ensures the top three from last year are all back to go into battle again.

Looking to add to the Pro title battle will be Aaron Love, who returns full-time to the championship this season following time in the Repco Supercars Championship. The West Aussie is a former series runner-up (to Jones in 2022) and is a likely contender again this year.

Carrera Cup’s newest race winner, Glen Wood, returns with backing from Famous Insurance this year while Sonic Motor Racing’s duo of Marcos Flack and Angelo Mouzouris also will throw their names into the contenders pool.

Another potential contender is Dean Fiore, who makes a Carrera Cup comeback this season having last raced in the category full-time in 2016. The West Aussie is a five-time race winner in Carrera Cup and finished runner-up to Craig Baird in the 2008 championship, with his return adding more experience to the pointy-end of the pack this weekend.

Marcus Amand’s return as a guest driver this weekend adds international spice to the front of the field, the Franco-Finnish driver a winner in his selected appearances in the 2025 season with TekworkX, while Dale Wood also returns as a guest contender this weekend.

At the other end of the scale, the top three drivers from the Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia all step up to the Porsche ‘main game’ this year – led by champion, Jake Santalucia.

The young Victorian became the second youngest one-make champion in Aussie history last year and, after making his Carrera Cup debut at Adelaide’s season finale last November, will race full-time with Wall Racing in 2026.

Runner-up Ryan Casha comes to Carrera Cup with DNA Autosport, while Tom Bewley will represent Team Porsche New Zealand’s charge this year, having finished third in Sprint Challenge last year.

Other young-guns making their respective debuts this year include bothers Josh and Diesel Thomas, while former Toyota GR Cup Champion Max Geoghegan will make his Porsche debut with EMA Motorsport this season.

The Queenslander, who raced Super 2 last year, said he couldn’t wait to make his Porsche debut this weekend.

“I am really excited to be making this step across to Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, and to be running with EMA Motorsport.

“I have spent some time with the team recently testing, and it’s been great to get to know everyone and to spend time in the car, getting up to speed pretty quickly.

“I cannot wait to be out on track this week in Melbourne. It will be a case of learning with the team over the early races, but I feel like I have a really strong crew behind me, and so much experience with David [Russell] alongside me in the garage.”

The Tech Specialist Pro-Am class has seen an explosion of competition this year and for the first time in history will see two, three-time champions go head-to-head.

Defending class champion Rodney Jane returns for another campaign with his Bob Jane T-Marts Sonic Motor Racing team, having last year sealed his third class title in style in the Adelaide season finale’.

He’ll be up against fellow three-time champion Stephen Grove, while the top four finishers from last season – including runner-up Matt Belford and third-placed Matt Slavin – are all back for more this year.

Brett Boulton also returns aboard his wildly popular Lightning McQueen-livered entry from McElrea, Dean Cook is back and ‘Mr 400’ Marc Cini returns aboard his Hallmarc entry.

Sprint Challenge regular Andrew Georgiadis will make his debut this weekend, while Richard Macdonald also launches his Carrera Cup Career in style in Melbourne while Jacque Jarjo returns for his second season.

The 2026 Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship launches into action this weekend with practice, qualifying and race one on Thursday, with races each evening on Friday and Saturday to conclude the round.

Qualifying and all three races will be broadcast live on Fox Sports and Kayo this weekend – check program guides for full broadcast details.

ENTRY LIST / ROUND 1, ALBERT PARK, VICTORIA

Glen Wood Secures ‘Famous’ 2026 Campaign

Famous Insurance Brokers to back Glen Wood's 2026 title tilt

Glen Wood has announced he will compete in all Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia rounds in 2026, confirming Famous Insurance Brokers will step up as naming-rights partner of the #911 entry.

The partnership uplift with Famous Insurance represents a big step forward for the specialist vehicle insurer, seeing its strategic partnership with Wood growing from strength-to-strength after joining Wood as a minor partner in 2025.

Wood’s third successive season in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia will see Earl Bamber Motorsport once again prepare his car.

The entry’s striking new livery made a spectacular public debut at Porsche Centre Melbourne on Monday 2 March, pulling the wraps off a mostly-white composition featuring prominent Famous Insurance branding.

Continuity is a key pillar of Wood’s 2026 assault, retaining the same team and engineer combination that underpinned his late-2025 performance surge.

“I’m incredibly excited to strengthen my partnership with Famous Insurance as well as retain Earl Bamber Motorsport [EBM] for 2026.” Wood said.

“EBM and myself made significant gains together last year, we’ve built a clear direction and feel we have pace and momentum to carry into this season.

“It’s really rewarding to put the program together for this year. I wouldn’t be here racing in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia without the help of my corporate partners, so to lock in the whole season is a big tick.

“As we say farewell to Embrey, that deal was always going to be for one-season. In Embrey’s place, the team at Famous Insurance Brokers really got behind me and were keen to expand their involvement, which is hugely exciting.

“They live and breathe automotive and genuinely love Carrera Cup, so to have them as part of the program makes me very proud.”

During the off-season, Wood gained valuable track time by supporting David Crampton’s KTM GT2 entry at the Bathurst 12 Hour.

While the campaign ended abruptly, Wood believes the experience will prove valuable — particularly with ABS regulations introduced into Carrera Cup machinery for 2026.

“All seat time is beneficial,” Wood said.

“With the introduction of ABS in Carrera Cup Australia this year, the recent experience in a GT car definitely helps with preparation.”

Wood will open his 2026 campaign at Albert Park Circuit as part of the Australian Grand Prix support program, facing a 30-car field at the season opener.

“The goal is to keep fighting for top-five finishes and podiums,” he added.

“With 30 cars on the grid for the opening round, it won’t be easy — but that’s the strength of Carrera Cup in Australia. The depth of competition is what makes it so rewarding.”

Managing Director of BJS Insurance Group, Belinda Scott, reaffirmed the strategic partnership, saying: “Working with Glen has been wonderful. His group of partners shares the same philosophy and ethos as we do, and he runs a strong commercial product. The expansion of our relationship is a natural fit, and we’re excited about the year ahead.”

Casha to make step up to Carrera Cup in 2026

Porsche Equity One Carrera Cup Australia Series Attack for Ryan Casha Racing and DNA Autosport

RYAN CASHA will join with DNA Autosport to tackle this year’s Porsche Michelin Carrera Cup Australia Championship. Here’s Ryan’s update for the year ahead!

This year we are delighted to announce that I’ll be competing in the Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship, supported by DNA Autosport.

It’s a super exciting opportunity and to represent my partners and this team on some of the biggest stages in the country is amazing.

We look to build from our learnings from last year in Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge where we secured the Jim Richards Endurance Championship, alongside a second-place finish overall in the Pro championship.

This provided a secure launchpad for me to further my career and look to attack the front of the Carrera Cup field in 2026.

Expectations are subdued, as the first round in Melbourne will be jam packed and we will be looking to learn as much as possible for the season ahead.

However, rejoining DNA Autosport this year and welcoming onboard some new motivated partners, as well as our loyal returning sponsors, means we are ready to challenge the guys who have been so dominant the past few years.

Dylan and Harri have done an awesome job staying on top of their game and pushing the category forward, and I want to be part of that this year. Competition is extremely fierce in Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia and this can’t be understated.

Moving to the new ABS system for these 992 GT3 Cup cars as well as some calendar tweaks will make for some hard battles and exciting racing, which I’m ready to add to. We as a team have been working tirelessly to put together a strong and ultra-competitive program for season 2026.

This season also provides us even more valuable and relevant experience in Porsche Cup cars and GT style machinery, supporting an opportunity we have been given to travel abroad to the United States to compete in similar machinery post-2026 while also creating a strong position in Australian motorsport moving forward.

For now, our focus is on securing good points for the championship and integrating all the learnings from last year so we can put together a successful campaign in Carrera Cup Australia. I have full faith in this team and will strive to put them where they deserve to be, up the front.

Sonic retains experienced driver line-up for 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup assault

Pro-Am champions, Pro young-guns return for 2026 season

Sonic Motor Racing Services and Bob Jane T-Marts will enter the 2026 Equity One Porsche Carrera Cup Australia with an unchanged, three car line-up.

Young guns Angelo Mouzouris and Marcos Flack return to the Pro class, while reigning Pro-Am class champion Rodney Jane will aim to defend his crown this year.

Both Mouzouris and Flack are graduates of Sonic’s renowned pathway system, with Mouzouris rising through Formula Ford to now start his fourth full season in Carrera Cup with the team.

Mouzouris ended the 2025 season with a flurry of speed and results, including a front-row qualifying effort on the Gold Coast and an outstanding overall podium in Adelaide.

His consistent year, coupled with his strong finish saw him claim fifth overall in last year’s standings.

Like Mouzouris, Flack also started his junior racing tenure at Sonic in 2023, competing in the Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge.

This year will mark his third in the top Porsche class and if momentum plays its part, he will be a contender from the outset in 2026.

After scoring an early podium at the Grand Prix event, he completed the season at the same end of the field, taking pole and finishing second twice on the Gold Coast. Flack finished the season seventh overall.

Rounding out the three-entry attack will be Jane, who broke through to take his third Pro-Am title after a close fight throughout the season.

Jane won the 2006 and 2007 crowns, and after a decade hiatus from racing, his 2025 title puts him equal with Stephen Grove as the only three-time Pro-Am champions.

The Bob Jane T-Marts Porsche effort will continue to be run by Sonic Motor racing Services, a partnership that is now over 20 years strong.

The trio will compete in the seven round schedule, travelling to four states and some of the biggest events on the Australian motorsport calendar, including the Bathurst 1000.

The 2026 Equity One Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season begins on the streets of Albert Park as support to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix this week, March 5-8.

“We are really pleased to have our three drivers back in our cars for the new season,” said Michael Ritter, Team owner, Sonic Motor Racing Services.

“For Angelo and Marcos, their progression through the year was rewarded with some outstanding results in the last couple of rounds.

“They know the job at hand. They are both very experienced in these cars and against the calibre of drivers they are against.

“We are confident that they are ready to take that next step this year.

“Seeing Rodney take another Pro-Am title was very rewarding, both for the team and Rodney himself.

“He has completed more pre-season testing than ever in preparation for the year ahead and has made real gains. His motivation to win is the strongest I’ve seen from him.

“We’ll be pushing as hard as we can to keep that crown on our mantle.”

Big grid building for milestone Carrera Cup season

30 cars to tackle Grand Prix event as full-season field builds

THE Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship heads towards a massive 21^st anniversary season this year, just one week out from the opening round at the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix.

Corresponding with the launch of Porsche Cars Australia’s 75^th birthday celebrations, the annual visit to Albert Park is set to provide a strong kicking off point for the seven round, 18-race championship this year.

The milestone 2026 season will kick off with a capacity 30-car grid in Melbourne, comprised of the maximum allowed 28-car regular season field, plus two guest drivers.

24 cars have lodged full season entries for what doubles as the final season for the current Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Car in Carrera Cup trim.

With the exception of ‘wildcard’ entries – accepted on a case-by-case basis – grids this year are capped at 28 entries to correspond with the number of the next generation 911 Cup cars that will enter the county in advance of their 2027 season debut.

This year’s field – which will be announced in full next week – will include a broad mix of cars competing in the Pro and Pro-Am classes, ensuring deep competition in both categories.

Headlining the Grand Prix grid will be guest driver Marcus Amand, who will return for TekworkX for the Melbourne event.

The French / Finnish driver was a race winner in several part-time Aussie appearances last season before going on to be crowned joint winner of the Porsche Junior Shootout late last year.

The two most recent champions will both compete this year, the first time since 2015 that has occurred in Carrera Cup Australia.

Defending champion Dylan O’Keeffe has confirmed his return in for GWR Australia and RAM Motorsport, while runner-up Harri Jones will switch back to the team with whom he won his first of two titles, McElrea Racing, this season.

The championship will continue to feature Porsche’s in-house development pathway, with at least two of the frontrunners from last year’s Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia stepping up this year.

Winner Jake Santalucia, who last year became the second youngest one-make Porsche champion in Australian history, will tackle the full season with Wall Racing.

Tom Bewley, who finished third in the Sprint Challenge series, will step into Carrera Cup this year continuing his relationship with Team Porsche New Zealand and Earl Bamber Motorsport, with more names graduating to be confirmed.

The full grid for the Australian Grand Prix event will be announced early next week.

“We’re very pleased with the grid assembled this year,” Porsche Cars Australia Senior Motorsport Manager Craig Nayda said.

“It bucks a previous trend that has sometimes seen the final year of a Carrera Cup model traditionally being one where grids drop off. It shows that, with our revised calendar and race formats in place this year, the value proposition of Carrera Cup remains strong, as does the desire of teams and drivers to be at the front of the queue when the (992.2) 911 CUP comes to market later this year.

“Our mixture of Pro and Pro-Am competitors will be much broader this season with a balance of numbers across both categories, which at this early stage each look to be extremely competitive.

“And the continued progression of drivers through the Porsche Motorsport pathway here in Australia is pleasing to see – the young talent getting an opportunity to showcase their skills at the highest level is the goal.

“It’s going to be exciting for our teams and drivers to launch the year at the Australian Grand Prix and showcase what is going to be another fantastic season of Carrera Cup racing in Australia.”

Scott Taylor Motorsport returns to Carrera Cup full-time in 2026

Having made his Carrera Cup debut in 2014, Taylor has competed in selected rounds of the series almost every year since.

Scott Taylor Motorsport will return to the Equity One Porsche Carrera Cup Australia full-time in 2026, with team owner Taylor set to compete in his first full season in the class.

Having made his Carrera Cup debut in 2014, Taylor has competed in selected rounds of the series almost every year since.

The 2026 season will mark the first time he will contest every round of the competitive Porsche championship.

The last time that an STM Porsche contested every round of the title was in 2024 with Pro-class entrant Nash Morris.

Taylor’s Pro-Am entry will compete in his team’s popular black and green scheme, supported by long-time track partner Ashley Seward Motorsport.

The Gold Coaster has put the #222 Porsche through its paces at Winton and The Bend in recent weeks, with noted Porsche expert Alex Davison to act as mentor and driving coach for the season.

Taylor will be race ready for the opening round at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Albert Park next weekend, having competed in the Combined Sedans class at Mount Panorama two weeks ago.

The 2026 Equity One Porsche Carrera Cup Australia starts at Albert Park on March 5-8, followed by rounds at Hidden Valley, Queensland Raceway, The Bend, Bathurst, Gold Coast and Adelaide.

“I’ve raced Carrera Cup and Sprint Challenge for a long-time now, so hence why I’m going back to it,” said Taylor.

“I feel at home in a Porsche and the later model cars, which are more aero-reliant. They can be  harder for a gentleman driver like myself to tame, but with the addition of ABS in the current Carrera Cup cars, I can hustle it and it doesn’t give me any surprises.

“What I love about Carrera Cup is the capacity to tune the car, the ability to be trained as a driver, the safety features and benefits of a factory-built race car.

“The calendar that they have put together is great. The Grand Prix and all the major Supercars rounds really tick a lot of boxes for me.

“Being a global formula and the parity across that, we’ve all got the same tools and I like that. I respond well to that  because another driver hasn’t got different components in their car or have tuned it to the extreme. The parity is hard to argue with.

“Having guys like Alex Davison and Ash Seward running my car means that I can understand and respond to the training that I receive from them. We all gel and communicate really well within the environment. We’re all racers at heart.

“The Grand Prix is one of the pinnacle events on the Australian motorsport calendar. Melbourne’s a great place to race, the environment’s fantastic and being from there originally, it’s like going back to my roots. The track is pretty safe, the event is well run and I thoroughly enjoy it.

“Part of my racing DNA is my truck, so I get to take my trucks and the gear to the best tracks in Australia, so that’s important. The whole theme around Melbourne is very cultured and the fans don’t just go to watch the races as it’s a very social event.

“It’s a good way to start the season.”

O’Keeffe Confirms Carrera Cup Title Defence

Champion's return confirmed with new colours on Dexion Porsche

Reigning Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Champion Dylan O’Keeffe has confirmed he will return to the competitive one-make series for another season, and unveiled a striking new livery for his title defence.

As well as proudly incorporating the coveted #1 plate, the eye-catching colour scheme combines a silver finish with the corporate colours of Dexion, who have extended their support of O’Keeffe’s Carrera Cup program for the 2026 season.

“The decision to return to Carrera Cup was an easy one in the end,” O’Keeffe said.

“It’s the most competitive one-make series in Australia, tremendous fun to race in and as it runs at Australia’s biggest motorsport events, it provides a great platform for me to promote my commercial partners like Dexion, offering unique experiences to their staff and guests.”

The Dexion brand has become synonymous with O’Keeffe’s Porsche over the last four seasons, and the business is proud to continue its association with O’Keeffe through both the collective Dexion Australia network and Dexion Victoria.

“We’re pleased to extend our sponsorship into the new year.  Dylan’s winning performance last season reflected excellence, consistency, and determination – all of which align closely with our brand,” said Damian Cross, Group Managing Director of Dexion Australia.

“We believe he is the right role model and brand ambassador, and we’re excited to continue this journey together in the year ahead.  It’s also been a wonderful opportunity for our network and clients to attend race events and be treated to unique experiences, this has generated real benefits for our company,” Cross continued.

O’Keeffe’s Porsche will once again be run out of the GWR Australia/RAM Motorsport stable, marking his fifth season driving for the Sydney-based operation.

“Winning the 2025 title was the culmination of a multi-year journey with Garth Walden and the GWR boys,” he said.

“They’ve made me feel like part of the family and we’re all highly motivated to go back-to-back in 2026.”

The 2026 Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship commences at the Australian Grand Prix, 5-8 March.

2026 Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Calendar

Round 1. Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park Melbourne – 5-8 March
Round 2. BETR Darwin Triple Crown, Hidden Valley – 19-21 June
Round 3. Ipswich Super 440, Queensland Raceway – 21-23 August
Round 4. AirTouch 500, The Bend Motorsport Park – 11-13 September
Round 5. Repco Bathurst 1000, Mount Panorama – 8-11 October
Round 6. Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, Surfers Paradise – 23-25 October
Round 7. BP Adelaide Grand Final, Adelaide Parklands Circuit – 26-29 November

TFH Racing Confirm Carrera Cup Australia Entry with TekworkX Motorsport Alliance 

The program will be run as a satellite technical entry to TekworkX Motorsport

Harri Jones returns to McElrea for 2026 Carrera Cup Campaign

Jones returns to title-winning squad ahead of campaign for third Carrera Cup crown

Harri Jones has confirmed a major move for the 2026 Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship, rejoining McElrea Racing for a full-season campaign behind the wheel of the #12 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car.

The announcement marks a return to familiar territory for Jones, who previously raced with McElrea Racing from 2019 to 2022. During that period, the partnership delivered significant success, including Championship wins in Porsche Sprint Challenge Championship (2019) in and Jones’ first Carrera Cup crown in 2022.

“I’m extremely excited to be returning to McElrea Racing,” Jones said. “This is a team that played a huge role in my career progression and success, and it feels like the right time to reunite. We’ve achieved a lot together in the past, and I’m confident we can be very competitive again in 2026.

The 2026 season will see Jones once again carry the #12, a number synonymous with his previous championship success. The move aligns with a long-term vision focused on performance, continuity, and maximising results in one of Australia’s most competitive one-make categories.

McElrea Racing Team Principal Andy McElrea welcomed Jones back to the team, highlighting the strength of the existing relationship and shared ambition moving forward.

“Harri is someone we know extremely well,” McElrea said. “We’ve won championships together, and his professionalism, work ethic, and outright speed speak for themselves. We’re very pleased to have him back with us for 2026 and are looking forward to building on our long term proven partnership.”

Jones enters the 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Championship with strong momentum as a two-time Champion and a clear focus on challenging at the front of the field. Preparations are already underway as he and McElrea Racing begin work towards the opening round of the season at the Australian Grand Prix in March.

Further announcements regarding testing, partners, and team developments will be made in the lead-up to the 2026 campaign.

Santalucia steps up in 2026

Michelin Sprint Challenge champion signs with Wall Racing for 2026 tilt

PORSCHE Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia champion Jake Santalucia will step up to Porsche’s main game in 2026.

The 18-year-old Victorian has signed with Wall Racing to contest the full 2026 Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship, continuing a long line of Sprint Challenge champions stepping up into Carrera Cup.

Santalucia claimed the Michelin Sprint Challenge title in style last year; powering to seven race wins and ultimately claiming the title by 40 points in the final round at Sandown.

He became the second youngest one-make Porsche champion in Australian history in the process before going on to make his Carrera Cup debut in Adelaide’s season finale just a few weeks later.

He’s the sixth of the last seven Sprint Challenge winners to step up to Carrera Cup Australia the following season (the seventh went to Carrera Cup in the United States).

“It’s really exciting to be stepping up to Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia with Wall Racing,” Santalucia said.

“It’s exciting to continue my Porsche journey that we started two years ago and be able to step into the ‘main game’ this year is a great opportunity.

“Before I even get behind the wheel I can feel all the experience and the approach Wall Racing have so it’s great to work with David Wall, David Fyfe and the team in Carrera Cup.

“It’s an exciting next step in the journey and I am thankful to David, the team, my family and all my supporters for allowing me to do it.”

Santalucia’s signing with Wall Racing returns the title-winning squad to the championship on a full-time basis this year. The Sydney-based team claimed the 2017 title with David Wall behind the wheel, also finishing runner-up in 2018 and third in 2016 to add to their title success.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jake to the team,” Wall Racing team owner, David Wall, said.

“He’s proven in two years of Sprint Challenge that he’s got what it takes and his Carrera Cup debut in Adelaide was just as impressive.

“Part of our goals in returning Wall Racing to Carrera Cup on a full time basis has been to find a junior driver who we can support and work with over the journey. Hopefully some of my experience and the experience we have within the four walls at Wall Racing can help Jake on his journey and make his debut year of Carrera Cup a good one.

“We’re really excited to be back, we’ve been working at these plans for two years and to have it locked away well in advance of the year starting is brilliant.”

Santalucia and Wall Racing will test for the first time this week at Sydney Motorsport Park prior to the opening round of the championship at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix this March.

Equity-One to become title partner of Carrera Cup Australia

Long-time partner elevates role ahead of 2026 running of Australia's premier one-make championship

EQUITY-ONE, a long-time supporter of Australian Motorsport, will become the title partner of the Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship from 2026.

Equity-One has been the class sponsor of the Professional class since 2023 and expands their support to take in the overall championship this year.

Commencing operations in 2006 and celebrating 20 years in business this year, Equity-One is a financial institution specialising in both investment and finance.

Their services support investors of any scale, assist in securing credit for commercial borrowers and provide fast and competitive finance solutions to borrowers.

Their support of the Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship will continue to allow the category to grow as it enters an exciting new era ahead of the introduction of the next generation Porsche Cup Car in 2027.

“Equity-One has enjoyed supporting various motorsport categories, events and young Australian drivers advancing their sporting careers,” said Equity-One Managing Director, Dean Koutsoumidis.

“We are very proud of our long-standing association with Porsche and now Carrera Cup, as this is an extension of our passion for the sport.

“Many of our clients, too, have a strong connection to motorsport and we are delighted continue this journey alongside them in this greatest one-make sportscar championship.”

Porsche Cars Australia senior Motorsport Manager Craig Nayda said Equity-One’s continued support strengthens the championship moving forward.

“Dean and his team are as passionate about what they do as we are, and it’s special to be able to work with his team as the new title partners of Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia.

“We’re especially proud that Equity-One has been an existing supporter of the category since 2023 and will continue their support in an even more visible way commencing this year.

“It’s an exciting era for the championship with another big year in store, ahead of even more exciting things in the future. Porsche Motorsport in Australia is in a strong position and with Equity-One’s support, it will only be stronger.”

The Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup Australia Championship commences at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on 5-8 March.

Clay Osborne signs with TekworkX for 2026

Team shift for second year Porsche Michelin Junior driver

Clay Osborne has moved to TekworkX Motorsport for the 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup Championship.

After claiming numerous karting titles – including a World Title in Italy – throughout his formative years, Osborne’s resume as a future star of the sport has grown quickly.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise through Australia’s one-make Porsche racing ladder, kickstarted with third overall in a highly competitive 2024 Porsche Sprint Challenge campaign. Osborne made his Carrera Cup debut that same year with cameo starts on the Gold Coast and in Adelaide.

Osborne put together an impressive rookie season in Carrera Cup throughout 2025, consistently improving round on round to ultimately claim a maiden podium finish at the season finale in Adelaide. The up-and-coming star wrapped up the year in strong form with six top ten results from the final eight races on his way to ninth in the championship and the leading rookie honours.

In joining TekworkX Osborne will partner with one of the country’s fastest Porsche drivers in Aaron Love, with the team blending experience and proven speed in its pursuit of a first Carrera Cup title in 2026.

TekworkX are set to announce its Pro-Am line up for the 2026 Carrera Cup season in the coming weeks.

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Clay Osborne – Driver
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining the TekworkX Motorsport team, who have consistently proven themselves as contenders at the sharp end of the grid.

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to Rob and all my sponsors for making this opportunity possible. I’m really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together on track.”

Rob Woods – Team Owner
“Clay is a driver we’ve been watching closely for some time. His progression through Sprint Challenge and into Carrera Cup, particularly his form in the second half of 2025.

“We believe he has all the attributes required to fight at the front of Carrera Cup, and pairing him alongside Aaron Love gives us a very strong driver lineup. We’re excited about what Clay can achieve with TekworkX Motorsport in 2026.”

Aaron Love Signs with TekworkX Motorsport 2026

West Aussie makes championship return following strong Adelaide cameo

TekworkX Motorsport are proud to announce that Aaron Love will join the team for the 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season, marking an exciting new chapter for both driver and team.

Love, a naturally talented young racer, brings with him a formidable history in Porsche one-make racing. His 2022 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season was ultra-dominant, recording 12 race wins from 18 starts along with 4 pole positions. That breakout year established Love as one of the elite young talents in Australian motorsport and demonstrated his natural affinity for Porsche one-make racing.

His return to the category in 2026 signals his intent to re-establish himself at the front of the grid and TekworkX Motorsport will provide the platform to do exactly that.

TekworkX Motorsport claimed second in the Championship in 2024 and third in 2025, with Love’s signing a key step in the squad’s surge towards a maiden national title. The Gold-Coast based side have won races in every Carrera Cup season since debuting as a full-time squad in 2022.

14-time race winner Aaron Love is the first driver announced in TekworkX’s 2026 Carrera Cup line-up, with further news to be released in the coming weeks. The season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix weekend in March.

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Rob Woods – Team Owner, TekworkX Motorsport

“Aaron is a very gifted driver, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to TekworkX for 2026. His speed, race craft and professionalism are already proven, and we have no doubt he’ll be a front-running force in Carrera Cup next season. Our goal has always been to build a team capable of competing at the highest level, and Aaron is the perfect addition.”

Rachelle Woods – Team Co-Owner, TekworkX Motorsport

“From the moment conversations began, it was clear Aaron shared our values, our work ethic and our passion. This team has been through a lot together – including Rob being unwell for the major part of the 2025 season – and watching the team and everyone step up, support one another and keep pushing forward made me incredibly proud.

“That resilience and unity are what define TekworkX. Aaron fits perfectly into that culture. He brings talent, determination and a genuine desire. We’re excited for what we can achieve together in 2026.”

Aaron Love – Driver, TekworkX Motorsport

“I’m really excited to be joining TekworkX for the 2026 Carrera Cup season with the team’s energy, commitment and belief in what we can achieve together. Carrera Cup has always been a place where I feel at home, and I’m looking forward to getting back in the Porsche with a fresh mindset and a group of people who share my goals. I can’t wait to hit the track and show what we’re capable of together.”

O’Keeffe, Jane seal championships as Love wins Adelaide

Fast final race delivers championship titles to long-term Carrera Cup contenders

DYLAN O’KEEFFE and Rodney Jane have prevailed in claiming their respective titles in the 2025 Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia Championship. 

Needing only to finish in the Equity-One Pro class to seal his first championship, O’Keeffe raced hard early before conserving later in Sunday’s sprint race to ensure he comfortably claimed the title.

Meanwhile, Jane finished second to do all he needed to do in order to seal his third Acronis Pro-Am championship in style, while he also claimed the Adelaide round win – the third of his season.

Sunday’s race was claimed by Aaron Love, who out-muscled Glen Wood into the first corner and then spent most of the race defending from the EBM driver behind.

The pair crossed the line in close company to not only win the race, but claim 1-2 in the round result as well.

It was Love’s first round win since Bathurst 2022 and Wood’s first podium result, full stop. Love also ensured McElrea Racing claimed their first round win in more than 12 months.

In third was Angelo Mouzouris, who passed O’Keeffe mid-race to climb into the top three of the race but also the round as well. Like Wood, it was the Sonic driver’s first ever Carrera Cup podium, having twice finished fourth in his previous 31 round starts.

Dale Wood finished fourth in a clean and fast-paced season finale’ while Harri Jones – in his 99th career race – charged from outside the top-10 to fifth position to end his title defending year second overall in the standings.

O’Keeffe finished a safe seventh; ensuring he finished the year as champion.

The 27-year-old Victorian made his Porsche Carrera Cup debut in 2016 as a teenager and had twice finished third in the championship prior to securing his maiden crown this weekend.

His season was a model of consistency, anchored by a dominant round victory and clean sweep in the Top End in Darwin in June. Runner-up finishes at Albert Park, The Bend and Bathurst and third in Sydney ensured he continued to score well across the year and put him in a strong position to dictate terms in the Adelaide finale’.

His career had twice included finishing third in the championship, three round victories, 18 career podium finishes and seven race wins – including three this year.

Jones’ finished second overall for his debut year as a team owner and driver, while David Russell secured his third championship top-three finish, by bringing his TekworkX Motorsport car home third overall.

In Pro-Am, Matt Belford did all he could do in a bid to wrestle the title away from Jane, but ultimately had to second in the standings and in the round overall – despite claiming a strong race three victory.

Jane’s safe second on Sunday ensured he claimed the title while Stephen Grove competed the podium.

The Victorian’s Monster Wheels / Bob Jane T-Marts car had a remarkably consistent season that included only two race wins, but three round wins (Sydney, Albert Park and Adelaide) and podium finishes in each of the eight championship rounds.

It delivered Sonic their sixth Carrera Cup title – three in each class – among their rich racing history.

Belford finished second overall while Matt Slavin, who missed the final race following damage sustained in his race two impact with the wall at turn 13, secured third.

Sunday’s race ran incident free across it’s 20-minute duration to conclude another competitive year of Australia’s top one-make category.

Carrera Cup returns with the opening round of a seven-event 2026 schedule at the Formula One Australian Grand Prix in March.

Glen Wood claims surprise Adelaide win as title fight becomes clearer

O'Keeffe, Jane lead the way heading into Sunday title decider in Adelaide

GLEN WOOD has claimed his maiden Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia race win in yet another dramatic and shortened race on the streets of Adelaide. 

Meanwhile, the championship picture has become clearer in both Equity-One Pro and Acronis Pro-Am as Dylan O’Keeffe and Rodney Jane take much healthier leads into Sunday’s 2025 finale’ than the ones they started Saturday with.

Wood’s pathway to his first Carrera Cup win, and top three finish, came via a fiery lap-one battle between Bayley Hall and Harri Jones that ended in tears for both.

The pair went side by side through the Senna Chicane and turn four before battling in the braking zone uphill at turn five.

Hall, on the inside, ran deep into the corner with Jones – on the outside – having nowhere to go as the pair both ran up the escape road and tumbled out of the lead.

That the lifted Wood, who started on the second row, to the lead of the race and Aaron Love to second.

The drama didn’t end there, however, as Hall and Matt Slavin made contact at turn eleven later on the opening lap.

That contact broke Slavin’s steering and saw him exit the circuit at high speed on the run around to pit entry; slamming into the tyre bundles and ending up stuck beneath the tyres. Slavin emerged from the car unscathed.

The damage to the circuit was significant, however, and the race was ultimately suspended with the clock close to zero.

As a result, the result was classified as a full race with Glen Wood claiming the victory over Aaron Love and Angelo Mouzouris.

The largest beneficiary from the turn five drama was championship leader Dylan O’Keeffe, who emerged unscathed from the combat and ultimately finished fourth.

With Jones only able to recover to 14th on the road – and score points for 12th in Equity-One Pro – the championship margin provisionally stands at 55 points with one race remaining and 60 points up for grabs.

In Acronis Pro-Am, Rodney Jane claimed a clutch victory to extend his series lead over Matt Belford with one race to go.

Standing at five points coming into the race, the margin now stands at 22 heading towards Sunday’s Finale.

The final race of the Carrera Cup season is set for 1:15pm local time on Sunday afternoon with coverage live on Fox Sports, Kayo, Sky NZ and Channel 7.

Tyre gamble pays off for home-town hero Vidau

Rain creates chaos in Adelaide opener as local hero claims special win

MAX VIDAU has claimed a remarkable home-town win thanks to a wet-weather tyre gamble that saw him in the right place at the right time to capitalise on a wet weather Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia Enduro in Adelaide.

He led home David Russell and Clay Osborne in a dramatic, wet affair that saw the race ultimately suspended and then stopped altogether following multiple cars crashing at the infamous Turn 8 mid-race.

The race was declared before the 75% required to constitute a full race, meaning half points were awarded.

Vidau’s path to his fourth career Carrera Cup win came in dramatic circumstances and relied on a gamble and possibly some local, home-town knowledge to perfectly time a switch to wet weather tyres.

With rain forecast but not falling at the time cars left the formation area, Vidau’s and his small family-run team opted to gamble for wet weather tyres on the basis that rain was likely.

When that rain fell as the cars drove to the grid, several other teams took to pit lane to fit wets while half the field gambled on a race start on slicks – one that would ultimately not pay off.

Officially starting 12th, Vidau’s decision to start on wets paid off as he charged through the field on the first lap.

The field was jumbled as several cars started from the lane before Dean Cook and Rodney Jane both spun at turn one, bringing out the Safety Car.

That allowed the remainder of the grid to fit wets and the race to eventually resume – with key contenders including polesitter Robert de Haan – right at the back of the field.

As the rain poured down Vidau led David Russell and Clay Osborne while Acronis Pro-Am leader Matt Belford found himself fifth outright and among the Pros on the restart thanks to the varying strategies playing out.

While he was shuffled backwards, Equity-One Pro contenders Dylan O’Keeffe and Harri Jones had a change of their respective fortunes from earlier in the day: Jones shuffled back down the field from his front-row start, while O’Keeffe’s early stop saw him climb up the order and well into the top 10.

The wet conditions were negotiated well right to the point where Lockie Bloxsom clipped the turn eight wall, which set of a series of events that unfortunately included Bayley Hall, Macro Giltrap and Robert de Haan.

That saw the Safety Car return to the circuit before the race was ultimately suspended – with the wall damage and clean-up required ultimately proving too much to repair prior to the race’s window ending.

As such the race was declared as the field sat with Vidau claiming his first win since July 2023 and the first for his part-time, family run team based in the Adelaide hills.

David Russell’s second position helped him edge away from Bayley Hall in their battle for third in the championship while Clay Osborne’s third represented the Porsche Michelin Junior’s best race result yet.

Dylan O’Keeffe splashed his way to an important fifth position which, coupled with Jones finishing seventh (sixth of those eligible to score points), provisionally extended his Equity-One Pro championship lead from 23 to 25 points with two races remaining and 120 points still up for grabs.

In Acronis Pro-Am, Rodney Jane provisionally holds a four point lead on corrected scores.

Today’s result also provisionally secured several key championship titles for season 2025.

Harri Jones claimed the Equity-One Pro Endurance Cup, while Matt Belford locked in the Acronis Pro-Am class Enduro Cup title.

Jones and Belford also claimed the TAG Heuer Pole Awards for the season while Garth Walden Racing have now provisionally claimed the prestigious Carrera Cup teams championship for the first time.

Action continues tomorrow with race two set for 1:20pm local time with live coverage on Fox Sports, Kayo, Sky NZ and Channel 7.

Brothers Wood top intense Thursday practice in Adelaide

Practice day points to tight weekend ahead as mainstays, newcomers and title contenders all quick in Adelaide

FOR all the championship permutations and wildcard ring-ins, it was a pair of brothers who topped the charts in practice for Adelaide’s final round of the 2025 Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia Championship.

A late series of flyers in the second of two, 25-minute practice sessions saw Dale Wood eclipse brother Glen by 0.003 seconds to put the pair of Earl Bamber Motorsport-run Porsche’s 1-2 in Equity-One pro class at the end of an extremely competitive day of practice on the Adelaide streets.

The afternoon session was the quickest of the pair, though the elder of the Wood boys topped both sessions today.

Wood has claimed the past two Adelaide wins and is searching for a rare Carrera Cup round hattrick this weekend – as well as his first win of the year.

Gold Coast polesitter Marcos Flack was third aboard his spectacularly liveried Sonic Motor Racing entry, which this weekend is sporting a new paint scheme drawn by kids from the Starlight Children’s Foundation at the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s hospital.

Comeback kid Aaron Love was fourth but a factor immediately on his Carrera Cup return, quickly comfortable aboard his McElrea Racing-prepped entry.

Love is filling in for Caleb Sumich this weekend and was seventh in the first session before improving in the second.

Championship leader Dylan O’Keeffe was fifth – four spots ahead of title rival Harri Jones – while Robert de Haan’s Australian debut was predictably impressive: sixth in both practice sessions and only 0.29s away from the fastest time in the second session.

David Russell was next, with Bayley Hall – who was second in the opening practice session – Jones and Marco Giltrap completing the top-10.

Thursday’s running was highlighted by two clean but incredibly close sessions with a stack of contenders making themselves ready for the weekend.

Home-town heroes Max Vidau and Tom Taplin finished 14th and 18th, respectively today.

In the Acronis Pro-Am class, Matt Slavin positioned himself ahead of the title contenders in practice, with Matt Belford, who sits second in the class, next and points leader Rodney Jane in third.