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DJR Replaces Will Davison With 18-Year-Old Rylan Gray for 2026

The team presents the Gray–Kostecki pairing as a move for quicker results with future upside.

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Will Davison at the Gold Coast 500. Image: Supplied
Rylan Gray will replace Will Davison at DJR. Image: Supplied
From left: Rookies Jackson Walls, Jayden Ojeda, Zach Bates and Rylan Gray. Image digitally altered.

Overview

  • Dick Johnson Racing confirmed Davison will leave its full-time roster after 2025, with the veteran set to notch his 600th start at Sandown before season’s end.
  • Rylan Gray, an 18-year-old Tickford academy graduate leading Super2, steps up after wildcard and endurance outings this year.
  • Team boss Ryan Story said DJR is investing in the future, pairing Gray with 2023 champion Brodie Kostecki to chase wins from 2026.
  • The team has not said who will carry its famous No. 17 next season.
  • The call closes a major piece of the Supercars silly season, as retirements for James Courtney and Nick Percat and multiple rookie promotions leave the 2026 grid largely settled.