Will Brown Bio
William Brown, born on 5 June 1998, is an Australian professional racing driver who competes in the Repco Supercars Championship. He drives the No. 1 Chevrolet ZL1 for Triple Eight Race Engineering and is the 2024 Supercars Championship winner. In 2016, Brown became one of only five drivers in Australian motorsport history to claim two national titles in a single year, winning both the Australian Formula 4 Championship and the Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 Series. He has also made appearances in the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series as he continues to broaden his international racing experience.
Early Life and Background
Will Brown was born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, on 5 June 1998. He grew up in a motorsport-friendly region and developed an interest in racing from a young age, eventually starting his competitive career in karting at thirteen. His early exposure to the local scene in Queensland helped shape his path toward single-seater and touring car competition. Brown later balanced his racing career with work as a used car salesman at his father’s business in Toowoomba, giving him a grounded perspective outside the cockpit.
Path to NASCAR
Brown’s path to NASCAR came after establishing himself as one of Australia’s top touring car talents. On 15 May 2024, it was announced that he would make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Sonoma Raceway, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing. He started 24th and was in the top twenty at one stage before electrical issues dropped him to a 31st-place finish, three laps down. In 2025, he expanded his NASCAR presence further when it was announced he would drive the No. 13 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing at the Chicago Street Race on 6 July, followed by his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Portland in the No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing, announced on 7 August.
Will Brown Career
Early Career (2011–2016)
Brown started his career in karting in 2011 at the age of thirteen and won numerous junior championships with an impressive 80 percent win rate. He moved into the inaugural CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 Championship in 2015 with team BRM, winning the very first race and finishing third overall to earn Rookie of the Year honors. In 2016, he signed back with BRM and dominated the Formula 4 Australia Championship, recording six race wins and twelve podiums from eighteen races to claim the title with one round and one race remaining.
Toyota 86 Racing Series and Formula Ford (2016)
Alongside his Formula 4 campaign, Brown competed in the one-make Australian Toyota 86 Racing Series in 2016, claiming the Series Title in a field of 39 drivers. He also raced in the 2016 Australian Formula Ford Championship and, despite missing the first three rounds due to a date clash with Formula 4, secured the runner-up spot with multiple wins and podium finishes. The double title success that year placed him among an elite group of Australian drivers.
Super2 Series (2017–2020)
For the 2017 season, Brown was picked up by Eggleston Motorsport to replace the outgoing Liam McAdam. He scored a best finish of third at Symmons Plains and was on course to win the final race in Newcastle before a gearbox failure cost him the victory, ending the year ninth in points. In 2018, he continued his Super2 progression with Eggleston Motorsport, landing sixth in the driver’s championship and further refining his Supercars-ready skills.
TCR Australia and Hyundai Program (2019–2022)
Brown drove in the TCR Australia Touring Car Series for its inaugural season and was crowned champion with one round remaining. In 2020, Hyundai Motorsport named Brown in its Junior Driver Program as one of four drivers, and he dominated the Australian TCR season with seven wins in his debut driving TCR cars. He returned to defend his title in 2022 with the HMO Customer Racing team, finishing second overall after competing in all rounds.
Erebus Motorsport (2018–2023)
Brown was named as a Supercars Endurance Cup co-driver, partnering Anton de Pasquale with Erebus Motorsport, where he immediately impressed across the three-race series. Again pairing with de Pasquale in 2019, he finished second behind Craig Lowndes and ahead of Garth Tander in the Co-driver Race, claiming his first Supercars podium. In 2020, he signed a multi-year deal with Erebus Motorsport (Penrite Racing) as a co-driver to David Reynolds, finishing fifteenth at Bathurst due to engine issues, before becoming a full-time driver in 2021. That year, he secured his first Supercars race win at Sydney Motorsport Park, becoming the 82nd driver ever to win an ATCC/Supercars race and the first rookie to win since 2013. He improved further in the Gen3 era in 2023, scoring four wins and four pole positions on his way to fifth in the championship standings.
Triple Eight Race Engineering (2024–Present)
In August 2023, Brown announced his departure from Erebus to join Triple Eight Race Engineering, replacing the NASCAR-bound Shane van Gisbergen. Paired with Broc Feeney as his team-mate, he enjoyed his best season to date, recording five wins and a podium in every event, a feat not achieved since Dick Johnson in 1984. The dominant campaign secured his first Supercars Championship title in 2024, cementing his place among the series’ modern greats.
Driving Style and Strengths
Brown is known for his calm demeanor under pressure and his consistency across a wide range of circuits, from street courses to permanent racing facilities. He excels in long, strategic races where tire management and clean wheel-to-wheel combat are crucial. His partnership with Triple Eight Race Engineering has amplified his strengths, giving him one of the most well-prepared teams in the championship.
Notable Races and Milestones
Brown’s maiden Supercars victory at Sydney Motorsport Park in 2021 stands as a signature moment, ending a drought for rookie winners that had stretched back to 2013. He added a New Zealand Grand Prix win during the 2025 Formula Regional Oceania Championship with Giles Motorsport, showcasing his single-seater versatility. His five-win, full-podium 2024 Supercars season ranks as the defining campaign of his career to date.
Will Brown Career Wins
Will Brown has built an impressive trophy collection across Australian motorsport, with major titles in Formula 4, the Toyota 86 Racing Series, TCR Australia, and the Supercars Championship. He has also added high-profile victories in the New Zealand Grand Prix and multiple endurance events.
Supercars Championship Highlights
Brown has secured multiple Supercars race wins, including a breakthrough maiden victory in 2021 and additional triumphs during the Gen3 era. His 2024 championship-winning season with Triple Eight Race Engineering featured five wins and a podium in every round, a historic achievement. He has also added Armor All Pole Positions to his resume, confirming his single-lap speed.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond Supercars, Brown won the 2016 Australian Formula 4 Championship, the 2016 Toyota 86 Racing Series title, and the inaugural TCR Australia championship. In 2025, he added the New Zealand Grand Prix to his tally with Giles Motorsport in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship. He has also posted strong results in the S5000 series and Bathurst endurance events.
Will Brown Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Brown comes from a family with strong ties to the automotive industry in Toowoomba, Queensland. His father runs a used car business, where Brown has worked alongside his racing commitments. This grounded family environment has helped shape his professional approach to motorsport.
Personal Life
Outside of racing, Brown is a used car salesman for his father’s business in Toowoomba. He also owns two planes and holds a private pilot’s licence, reflecting his passion for aviation and machinery beyond the race track. He continues to reside in his home region of Queensland when not traveling for competition.
2025 Season Performance
Will Brown’s 2025 season is shaping up as one of the most diverse of his career. He is continuing his Supercars Championship duties with Triple Eight Race Engineering, defending the No. 1 Chevrolet ZL1 he earned with his 2024 title. Beyond his Supercars commitments, he has expanded into new series, including a NASCAR Cup Series drive with Kaulig Racing at the Chicago Street Race and a NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Portland.
Earlier in the year, Brown added another major win to his resume by taking the New Zealand Grand Prix with Giles Motorsport in the 2025 Formula Regional Oceania Championship. He also contested a round of the TCR World Tour at the Zhuzhou International Circuit, further broadening his international experience. These varied programs reflect a driver determined to test himself across multiple racing formats while remaining a championship contender in Supercars.
