First Toyota Gen3 GR Supra Supercar breaks cover at Bathurst

The first Toyota Gen3 GR Supra Supercar has broken cover during a launch at Bathurst ahead of the 2026 Supercars Championship season.

“What a fantastic day for Toyota, GR and for Supercars – the race car we see here today is the culmination of years of planning and hard work from countless people, and it’s safe to say it was well worth it,” said Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley.

“The GR Supra will make for an exciting addition to the Supercars grid next year, and we can’t wait to see it in action.

“Toyota has a rich history in Australian motorsport stretching way back to its first ever entry in international motorsport in the 1957 Mobilgas Round Australia Rally and our entry into the Supercars Championship takes this to new heights.

The Japanese manufacturer will be represented by two teams and a total of six Supras next season at the hands of Walkinshaw Andretti United and Brad Jones Racing.

“What a moment today is, as the covers come off the GR Supra Supercar – a huge thank you must start with everyone at Toyota, for their trust, their belief, and their support of Walkinshaw Andretti United,” said Ryan Walkinshaw, director of WAU.

“An absolute mountain of work has been poured in to get to this point, which everyone involved should be immensely proud of.

“To see it in the flesh almost feels surreal, it’s a momentous day for Walkinshaw Andretti United, for Toyota and for Supercars. I still can’t believe how good it looks!

“The program ramps up now, it definitely doesn’t slow down. We can’t wait for the GR Supra to hit the track and turn its first laps in anger, but also for fans to see it up close and personal, starting at the perfect place, Bathurst! We’ve got some big races to try and win this year still, but I can’t help thinking about 2026 either.”

Toyota has made a five-year commitment to the Supercars Championship and testing will start “imminently” while the first public demonstration will be performed during the Bathurst 1000 race weekend in October.

“Congratulations to the entire team at Toyota and WAU on what they’ve achieved over the past 12 months. It’s been incredible to witness a concept evolve into a reality and even more rewarding to have played a role in that journey,” said Brad Jones, owner of BJR.

“This is a landmark moment and we’re proud that BJR is part of it. Working closely with both Toyota and Walkinshaw has been an extremely beneficial experience for our team. And what they’ve delivered so far is nothing short of exceptional.”

“There’s still a long way to go before we’re lining up on the grid next year. But this next phase is where the real excitement begins. Our first Supra build is well underway, and I genuinely can’t wait to see it all come together.”