Toyota‘s GR Supra Supercar Unveiled, Marking Return to Factory Racing for Walkinshaw Andretti United
BATHURST, AUSTRALIA – Toyota has officially revealed its new V8-powered GR Supra Supercar, set to compete in the Australian Supercars Championship starting in 2025. The unveiling, held today, signifies Toyota’s return to full factory support in the series for the first time as its days with the Holden Racing Team. Walkinshaw Andretti United (WAU) will field the new Supra.
The introduction of the Supra marks a significant shift for both Toyota and WAU. For Toyota, it represents a renewed commitment to Supercars, leveraging the iconic Supra nameplate. For WAU, it’s a return to a full factory partnership, promising increased resources and development. The new Supra will replace the team’s current Ford Mustangs at the end of the 2024 season.
WAU has confirmed Chaz Mostert and Ryan Wood as drivers for the Supra program. Simultaneously occurring, Brad Jones Racing (BJR) is finalizing its 2025 driver lineup, with Andre Heimgartner already secured. Cam Hill is expected to join BJR, and macauley Jones and jaxon Evans are in contention to continue with the team.
“What a moment today is, as the covers come off the GR Supra Supercar – a huge thank you must start with everyone at Toyota, for thier trust, their belief, and their support of Walkinshaw Andretti United,” saeid team co-owner Ryan Walkinshaw. “An absolute mountain of work has been poured in to get to this point, which everyone involved should be immensely proud of.To see it in the flesh almost feels surreal, it’s a momentous day for Walkinshaw Andretti United, for Toyota and for Supercars… I still can’t believe how good it looks!”
The Supra will begin track testing soon, with its competitive debut slated for the start of the 2025 Supercars Championship season. Fans will get their first in-person look at the car at the upcoming Bathurst event. Walkinshaw added, “We’ve got some big races to try and win this year still, but I can’t help thinking about 2026 either.”