PremiAir Racing has confirmed a double driver change for the 2026 Supercars season, with Jayden Ojeda and Declan Fraser forming an all-new line-up.
Ojeda and Fraser were among the pick of the co-drivers in recent weeks, with the former putting Walkinshaw Andretti United and Ryan Wood in a strong position to win the Repco Bathurst 1000.
It marks the first full-time opportunity for Sydneysider Ojeda, who is also a factory Mercedes-AMG GT driver. 2022 Super2 champion Fraser, meanwhile, returns to add to his 2023 campaign with Tickford Racing.
The announcement confirms the exit of Richie Stanaway, who along with Blanchard Racing Team-bound James Golding, won’t return to PremiAir in 2026. Stanaway, who sits 22nd in points, recently declared he had a two-year contract, and was hopeful of continuing on next season.
PremiAir Racing debuted in 2022 with Garry Jacobson and Chris Pither, with Golding replacing Jacobson mid-season. Tim Slade replaced Pither in 2023, with Stanaway replacing the retiring Slade for 2025.
There are vacancies at SCT Motorsport, Matt Stone Racing, Erebus Motorsport, and Blanchard Racing Team for 2026, with 19 of 24 seats now locked in.
It’s the latest big move by PremiAir, which signed Roland Dane to the Team Principal role from next season.
Team owner Peter Xiberras hailed the news, and also thanked Golding and Stanaway ahead of the final three rounds of the 2025 season.
“It gives me great pleasure to be able to announce Jayden and Declan as our drivers for 2026,” Xiberras said.
“They have more than proven themselves worthy of these drives in many different ways and myself and my team are looking forward to working with them next year as we work to claim more podiums and hopefully, our breakthrough race win.
“I want to take this opportunity to recognise Jimmy and Richie for their professionalism and commitment to keeping the PremiAir Racing Camaros competitive. Their Bathurst 1000 drive showed exactly the kind of talent and passion they bring to the sport, and I wish them all the best for the future.
“While there is a lot of talk about 2026 at the moment, both for our team and throughout the Supercars paddock, we still have plenty of racing to do in 2025 including at the Gold Coast 500 this weekend, where we will be looking to round up our season on the best note possible.”
Ojeda said: “I am rapt to be joining PremiAir Racing from 2026. The journey this team has been on over the past few years is really inspiring, and the dedication from Peter and everyone involved makes this project one I’m genuinely excited about.
“To be stepping into a full-time Supercars seat is incredible and it’s a huge credit to all the people who’ve supported me from the start of my career.”
Fraser added: “I am extremely excited to be joining Premiair Racing for 2026 and into the future. I have seen the trajectory of the team in recent years, driven by Peter and Carmen’s strong desire to become a championship-contending team.
“With the introduction of key personnel to add to the already talented PremiAir Racing group, I am sure we can make that happen.”
Originally posted by Supercars
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