TWG took over the Andretti Global empire earlier this year<\/a>, as the Dan Towriss-led TWG builds towards its 2026 Formula 1 entry with Cadillac.<\/p>\nBrown, best known for his role as CEO of the McLaren Formula 1 team, co-owns United Autosports with Richard Dean.<\/p>\n
United Autosports is preparing to step up to the Hypercar ranks of the World Endurance Championship in 2027, running McLaren\u2019s factory effort.<\/p>\n
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The new team logo. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was an incredibly difficult decision to step away from Walkinshaw Andretti United, one that we didn\u2019t take lightly, but with our WEC program and other racing commitments growing rapidly, the time was right to put our complete focus and energy into that,\u201d said Brown.<\/p>\n
\u201cPersonally, I have loved every moment with the entire team, with the drivers, and being involved in Supercars. To win the championship in our final event together seems like the perfect ending, but also, the Bathurst 1000 win is something that I will never forget.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sport itself is in great shape, it\u2019s no-doubt one of the best racing categories in the world. I want to thank the team for not only welcoming us in 2018, but for all the hard work and dedication since.<\/p>\n
\u201cI might not be involved day-to-day anymore, but that won\u2019t stop me watching and cheering on from afar, and from the pit wall in Melbourne next year. I have no doubts there are great things ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Scott Pye scored WAU\u2019s first win in 2018. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n
Brown bought into the Walkinshaw team after purchasing the 2011 Bathurst 1000-winning Holden Racing Team Commodore to add to his extensive race car collection.<\/p>\n
The car sparked Brown\u2019s interest in Supercars and Bathurst, and he\u2019s been an occasional visitor to events during his time as team co-owner.<\/p>\n
Walkinshaw paid tribute to United Autosports\u2019 involvement in WAU while declaring it \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d for the team ahead of 2026.<\/p>\n
Operations and staffing at the squad remain unchanged as it prepares to bring the Toyota Supra into the category and move into expansive new Walkinshaw Group headquarters.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnited Autosports, and more specifically, Zak Brown and Richard Dean, have been nothing but fantastic to work with since 2018,\u201d said Walkinshaw.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we are all sad to see them go, we completely respect their decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve shared in some fantastic moments together, none bigger than the championship in Adelaide a few weeks ago, or winning Bathurst in 2021, and personally, I\u2019ve really enjoyed working alongside them.<\/p>\n
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Chaz Mostert salutes the Adelaide crowd. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n
\u201cIt started as an idea to bring Andretti Autosport into the fold, and it wasn\u2019t long before Zak was making sure he didn\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n
\u201cImportantly though, while we\u2019ve got a different name and logo, it\u2019s business as usual for the team.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got a huge off-season ahead of us, and an even bigger 2026 in store, as the Toyota GR Supra rolls out for its first race in the Supercars Championship.\u201d<\/p>\n
Walkinshaw TWG Racing will sport #1 and #2 on its Supras next season for reigning champion Chaz Mostert and teammate Ryan Wood.<\/p>\n
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