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Lee Holdsworth will be paired with De Pasquale having been moved across from the sister entry of David Reynolds to make way for recruit James Courtney.<\/a><\/p>\n A new look for the Reynolds\/Courtney machine featuring Snowy River Caravans sponsorship<\/a> was also revealed by the team as part of its launch event.<\/p>\n De Pasquale is this year the spearhead not only for Team 18 but General Motors following the defection of Triple Eight to Ford.<\/p>\n The 30-year-old finished eighth in last year\u2019s championship \u2013 his first year with the Charlie Schwerkolt-owned squad that is now the GM homologation team.<\/p>\n De Pasquale\u2019s car will again race in the colours of Stanley Black & Decker brands DeWalt and Cub Cadet, while a subtle Chevrolet pattern has been added to the rear quarters as part of the factory status.<\/p>\n Dewalt continues as major backer. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n \u201cAnton delivered the best championship result the team has ever had last season, which was a big step forward for us,\u201d said Schwerkolt.<\/p>\n Limited edition Full Credit Papaya Rules & Race Day Sunday merch drops now live! Click here to shop.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHe keeps improving every year, and with good stability on the engineering side and a strong technical base, we\u2019re excited to see him keep building on that in 2026.<\/p>\n \u201cAs we head into our first full season as Chevrolet Racing\u2019s homologation partner, the focus is on being more consistent and performing at a high level every weekend.<\/p>\n \u201cWe finished 2025 strongly and want to carry that momentum forward.\u201d<\/p>\n De Pasquale said his 2025 campaign \u2013 which included podiums at Taupo, Townsville and Sandown \u2013 gives him confidence heading into the new year.<\/p>\n He will again be engineered by Andrew Donnelly, who joined the team from Brad Jones Racing last season.<\/p>\n Holdsworth joins De Pasquale in #18. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n \u201cHaving continuity with \u2018Donners\u2019 as my engineer is a big positive,\u201d said De Pasquale.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve built a strong working relationship and that stability is important, especially heading into a season where there\u2019s a lot of change across pit lane.<\/p>\n \u201cIt gives us a really solid platform to attack 2026 and get straight to work from the first round.\u201d<\/p>\n De Pasquale also enthused over teaming with Holdsworth, who brings 22 years of Bathurst experience to the table.<\/p>\n Holdsworth, meanwhile, is expecting a fun dynamic within the four-driver roster.<\/p>\n Reynolds, Courtney unveil Snowy River Team 18 Camaro<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAnton and I get on really well, and I think we\u2019re going to have a strong driving combination,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cWith \u2018JC\u2019 and Reynolds on the other side of the garage as well, it\u2019s shaping up to be a fun year.\u201d<\/p>\n Team 18 will also field the Supercheap wildcard in the Enduro Cup, which is set to feature Craig Lowndes and Porsche young gun Bayley Hall<\/a>.<\/p>\n Out of the line-up goes Porsche champ Harri Jones, who made his Supercars debut as De Pasquale\u2019s co-driver in 2025.<\/p>\n PHOTOS: Team 18\u2019s colours for factory Chevrolet attack<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-Team-18-Livery-MH3_8931-Edit-2.jpg\")
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