Will Brown Embraces Championship Glory in Adelaide

Will Brown from Toowoomba is allowing himself to fully embrace the feelings of clinching his first Repco Supercars Championship title, having triumphed in the 2024 season on the streets of Adelaide last weekend.

The 26-year-old secured the championship on Saturday, before making a remarkable comeback that has been likened to a Steven Bradbury moment in Supercars history.

After being spun out by his former teammate Brodie Kostecki on Lap 9, Brown plummeted from third to 22^nd place, but he skillfully fought his way back to the front, aided by a series of incidents involving other drivers.

With an impressive tally of five wins and 19 podium finishes across 24 races, Brown has set a record in his rookie season with the renowned Supercars team, Triple Eight Race Engineering.

“I don’t think I’ve fully absorbed what I’ve achieved today. It was quite cool to see Brodie (Kostecki) win the championship last year, and having been in Broc’s position, I knew what it felt like. But right now, I’m not quite sure how to process this – it’s incredibly thrilling,” Brown expressed.

“This is something I’ve been striving for a long time, and to join Red Bull Ampol Racing this year and win in my debut season is remarkable. I must extend my gratitude to everyone in the team who has been impeccable all year – that’s the reason we’re here.”

“I also want to thank my teammate, Broc. I arrive every weekend with the mindset that he could outpace me, which motivates me to compete at my best and ensure we’re both fast. That’s why we find ourselves here together at the top of the championship.”

“Working with Andrew (Edwards) has been a pleasure this year. He’s exceptionally knowledgeable, and our close collaboration during the off-season has played a significant role in getting us to where we are now, helping me elevate my performance.”

Brown has achieved the remarkable feat of being the first driver since Dick Johnson in 1984 to score a podium finish at every event on the calendar, and he is the first Queensland-born champion since Johnson in 1989.

“Last year, I had raw speed, but I struggled to put it all together consistently every weekend. This year, I was determined to win the championship and recognised that consistency was crucial. Securing a podium in every round this year is a fantastic achievement,” Brown added.

With the 2024 Supercars season concluded, anticipation is already mounting for the 2025 season, which will feature the Supercars Finals series. This new knockout format will determine the 2025 champion across the final three events of the upcoming season.

The eagerly awaited 2025 Repco Supercars Championship is set to commence three months from now at the Sydney 500, scheduled for February 21-23 at Sydney Motorsport Park.