Tony D'Alberto Retires From Enduro Cup Co-Driving
The Dick Johnson Racing co-driver will step back from Supercars Enduro Cup duties after the 2026 Bathurst 1000 and is pursuing GT3 racing.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Motorsports
Tony D'Alberto has announced he will retire from Supercars Enduro Cup co-driving after the 2026 Bathurst 1000, declining a contract extension with Dick Johnson Racing. The 2026 Bathurst 1000 was his 22nd Great Race start, including 11 for DJR.
Why it matters
D'Alberto cited a desire to focus on his role at the family business Centaur Products and the high level of commitment required to be a Supercars co-driver. The decision leaves Dick Johnson Racing searching for a new co-driver.
D'Alberto made his Bathurst debut in 2005 with Tasman Motorsport and has 22 Great Race starts, including 11 for DJR over 11 years, with third-place finishes in 2017 and 2023. The replacement co-driver and the timing of that appointment have not been disclosed.
The players
Tony D'Alberto
A veteran Supercars co-driver from Victoria who spent six years as a full-time driver with his family team and has competed at Bathurst since 2005.
Dick Johnson Racing
The Supercars team founded by Dick Johnson, one of Australia's most successful touring car outfits, which D'Alberto represented for 11 years.
The details
D'Alberto was involved in accidents in his last two Bathurst appearances, including a heavy crash during practice for the 2026 Bathurst 1000 while co-driving with Rylan Gray. He will not retire from driving altogether, pursuing GT3 racing, and will remain involved with DJR as an ambassador.
Timeline
2005: D'Alberto makes his Bathurst debut with Tasman Motorsport.
2014: He returns to co-driving with Walkinshaw Racing's Supercheap Auto entry.
2017: DJR finishes third with D'Alberto and Fabian Coulthard.
2023: DJR finishes third with D'Alberto and Anton De Pasquale.
2026: The 2026 Bathurst 1000 is his final start as an Enduro Cup co-driver.
Season Trajectory
D'Alberto's departure follows his 2026 Bathurst 1000 start, where heavy practice and race incidents marked his last two appearances. The vacancy at Dick Johnson Racing reshapes the team's co-driver line-up heading into future Enduro Cup seasons.
Fantasy and team-watchers should note that Dick Johnson Racing's Enduro Cup co-driver line-up will change once the replacement is named. D'Alberto's exit removes a veteran from the Bathurst driver pool heading into future seasons.
The takeaway
Veteran co-drivers often balance racing with careers outside the sport, and D'Alberto's decision reflects the sustained commitment Enduro Cup demands. Fans following the team can watch for the replacement announcement that Dick Johnson Racing has promised.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Speedcafe.
