Team 18 Announces Full Driver Lineup, Sponsors, and GM Homologation Status for 2026 Supercars Season
Team 18 has unveiled its complete driver lineup, co-driver pairings, and sponsorship arrangements for the upcoming 2026 Supercars season. James Courtney will join David Reynolds as a co-driver for the #20 entry, which will be sponsored by Snowy River Caravans, while Lee Holdsworth will partner with Anton De Pasquale in the #18 car. The team also confirmed its significant new status as the General Motors homologation team and provided details for an exciting Enduro Cup wildcard entry.
Team 18 has been designated as the General Motors homologation team for Supercars, a role previously held by Triple Eight.
Driver Lineup and Co-Driver Pairings
For the 2026 Supercars season, Team 18's core driver pairings are confirmed:
- Car #18: Anton De Pasquale will be partnered with Lee Holdsworth as co-driver.
- Car #20: David Reynolds will be partnered with James Courtney as co-driver.
James Courtney's transition to a co-driver role follows a previous full-time driving season during which he had indicated a potential retirement from full-time racing. Courtney will also undertake a role with Supercars TV broadcasts. Lee Holdsworth, who co-drove with Reynolds in the previous season and secured second place at the Bathurst 1000, will now move to De Pasquale's car. Harri Jones, who co-drove with De Pasquale in 2025, is no longer part of the team's lineup.
Sponsorship Details
The #20 entry, featuring David Reynolds and James Courtney, will see a significant change in its primary sponsorship. Snowy River Caravans will be the primary sponsor for the #20 car, marking a transition from Tradie, which will nonetheless retain visible sponsorship positions on the vehicle. Anton De Pasquale's #18 car will continue to feature its established DeWalt and Cub Cadet branding, with a new subtle Chevrolet pattern added to reflect the team's factory status.
The #20 entry, featuring David Reynolds and James Courtney, will have Snowy River Caravans as its primary sponsor.
Team Status and Leadership
Team 18 has been officially designated as the General Motors homologation team for Supercars. This is a pivotal role previously held by Triple Eight, which has now transitioned to Ford. Anton De Pasquale finished eighth in the 2025 championship, marking his inaugural year with Team 18. Team owner Charlie Schwerkolt referenced De Pasquale's 2025 performance and discussed high expectations for the team in its new capacity as the Chevrolet Racing homologation partner in 2026.
Enduro Cup Wildcard Entry
Team 18 is set to add an extra layer of excitement to the Enduro Cup by fielding a Supercheap wildcard entry. The wildcard car will be driven by motorsport legends Craig Lowndes and Bayley Hall.
Engineering Changes
In terms of engineering, Technical Director Geoff Slater will now serve as the engineer for the #20 entry. Slater will replace Richard Hollway, who will remain with the team in another capacity.
Driver Statements
Anton De Pasquale highlighted his 2025 podium finishes and emphasized the continuity of working with engineer Andrew Donnelly, citing the stability of this partnership amidst other changes across pit lane. He also noted the value of partnering with Lee Holdsworth, who brings 22 years of Bathurst experience. Holdsworth, for his part, commented on the robust four-driver roster for the team.
Anton De Pasquale noted the stability of working with engineer Andrew Donnelly amidst other changes across pit lane.
James Courtney, 45, described his new co-driver role with David Reynolds as a fresh experience. He emphasized the combined experience between himself and Reynolds as highly beneficial for endurance races. David Reynolds, 40, who is now the oldest full-time driver in the Supercars field, underscored the value of experience in the category amidst an influx of younger drivers. Reynolds also mentioned the similar physical size and driving styles between himself and Courtney, which should aid their partnership.