Dick Johnson Racing has officially unveiled its 2026 Supercars Championship liveries, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the iconic Ford squad as Brodie Kostecki joins the team alongside rookie teammate Rylan Gray. The Brisbane-based outfit retains its famous Shell V-Power Racing Team colours, continuing one of the most recognisable visual identities in Australian motorsport while signalling renewed ambitions for the upcoming season.

Kostecki, who takes over the legendary #17 Ford Mustang, arrives at DJR with significant expectations after establishing himself as one of the category’s top performers in recent seasons. His move represents a major signing for the team, bringing proven race-winning speed and championship-contending experience to a program aiming to return to the front of the Supercars field. The unveiling of the #17 entry confirmed a largely unchanged red, yellow, and white Shell V-Power design, reinforcing the team’s commitment to its long-standing branding while introducing subtle refinements to modernise the look for 2026.

On the other side of the garage, highly rated rookie Rylan Gray will step into the #38 Mustang for his first full Supercars Championship campaign. Gray’s promotion reflects DJR’s investment in developing emerging talent, pairing youth with Kostecki’s experience as the team looks to build both short-term competitiveness and long-term stability. The #38 entry also features the traditional Shell V-Power styling, ensuring visual continuity across the team while giving the young driver an instantly recognisable presence on the grid.

Team officials emphasised that while the livery maintains the classic identity fans have come to expect, the real focus lies on performance gains made during the off season. Extensive engineering work, simulator development, and off-track preparation have been undertaken to ensure both Mustangs begin the 2026 season in a stronger competitive position. With the Gen3 regulations now well established, incremental improvements in setup understanding, tyre management, and race execution are expected to play a key role in determining early-season success.

For Kostecki, the unveiling represents the start of an important new partnership with one of Supercars’ most successful organisations, while Gray’s debut adds fresh energy and anticipation to the DJR lineup. As testing approaches and the opening round draws closer, the team’s combination of established heritage, experienced leadership, and new driver momentum places Dick Johnson Racing firmly in the spotlight heading into the 2026 championship fight.

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