Mark Winterbottom. Image: Richard Gresham
The Supercars veteran returned to the Ford squad in 2025 following the controversial conclusion of his full-time career.
‘Frosty’ has played a part in the team’s Dunlop Super2 Series program too as a mentor for the Tickford Autosport drivers.
“Very excited to be locking in my extension with the team for another two years,” said Winterbottom.
“Working with Cam has been great and we have had a really good relationship that goes back to when he first joined the Tickford team.
“The goal is to win the big one and get Cam over the line because he has been close plenty of times, so to do that with him would be really good.
“I also really enjoy working with the Autosport program, it fulfils a part of competing that comes without jumping in the car so there is so much that I continue to get out of it.
“Helping that next generation chase that full-time Supercars seat has been really rewarding and our goal is to continue that success within the program.”
Tickford Racing CEO Simon Brookhouse hailed Winterbottom’s influence on the team’s junior program.
“We are incredibly excited to have Mark continue with the team for another two years,” said Brookhouse.
“His talent, understanding of the sport and way he works with the Autosport program is second to none and a lot of credit deserves to go his way for how the team have grown since he returned.
“We look forward to executing a strong Ryco Enduro Cup with Mark in car #6 and then getting him back involved with the Autosport drivers as they close out their season.”
Winterbottom and Waters will start Sunday’s AirTouch 500 at The Bend from third, which gets underway at 1:45pm ACST.