General Motors (GM) has responded to the recent announcement by Triple Eight Race Engineering, the Ford factory-backed Supercars team, that they will be ending their partnership with the brand at the end of the 2022 season. GM has issued a statement confirming that they will not be continuing their partnership with Triple Eight beyond the 2022 season, citing a “strategic review” of their motorsport activities.
The partnership between GM and Triple Eight began in 2010 and has resulted in a total of 13 drivers’ championships and 17 teams’ championships. GM has also invested heavily in the team, providing financial and technical support to aid their on-track success.
In their statement, GM praised Triple Eight for their achievements and contributions to the team’s success, but did not provide further details on their decision to end the partnership. It is likely that GM will be seeking a new partner to continue their involvement in the Supercars championship, although no announcement has been made at this stage.
The end of the GM-Triple Eight partnership marks a significant shift in the Supercars landscape, as it leaves the door open for other manufacturers to enter the championship. Holden, GM’s Australian brand, has been a dominant force in Supercars since the championship’s inception in 1997, and their withdrawal will likely have a significant impact on the sport.
It remains to be seen how this development will affect the sport, but it is clear that the ending of the GM-Triple Eight partnership marks a significant change in the landscape of Australian motorsport.