PremiAir Racing and Richie Stanaway part ways with immediate effect

PremiAir Racing has announced that it will part ways with its Supercars Championship driver Richie Stanaway effective immediately following last weekend’s races at the Gold Coast.

“PremiAir Racing wishes to advise that, following discussions with Richie Stanaway after the Gold Coast 500, he will step away from the team with immediate effect, bringing his time with PremiAir Racing to an early conclusion,” read a statement from the team.

“As previously outlined prior to the Gold Coast event, Richie was set to depart the team at the end of the 2025 season following the decision not to take up the 2026 option on his contract.”

Stanaway was set to be replaced after the conclusion of the current season, but this announcement means that the team will introduce a new driver for the last two races of the 2025 season instead.

PremiAir Racing is yet to announce its replacement driver, although it is likely to be one of its 2026 drivers.

“That announcement also confirmed that PremiAir Racing would welcome Jayden Ojeda and Declan Fraser as its two full-time drivers for the 2026 season,” continued the statement from the team.

“The team will confirm Richie’s replacement driver for the remaining 2025 events in the coming days. This decision will ensure continuity while maintaining our focus on building strong momentum into next season.

“PremiAir Racing thanks Richie for his efforts during his time with the team and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.”

Stanaway is currently placed 22nd overall with a single top five finish as his best result of 2025.