Mark Winterbottom has been confirmed to join Charlie Schwerkolt Racing for the 2019 Supercars championship after 13 years with Ford team Tickford Racing.
“I’m really excited, it was a big call to go to Team 18 but now I’ve met the team and Sponsors and seen what’s coming it’s really exciting,” said Winterbottom.
Winterbottom joined Tickfod Racing, then named Ford Performance Racing, in 2006, finishing third in his first season for the team. The highlight came in 2015 when he claimed the title.
“To have Mark drive with us in 2019 is really big, he brings a whole range of experience and accolades to Team 18,” said team owner Charlie Schwerkolt.
This will mark the first time Winterbottom has driven a Holden Commodore but the switch of make is not something that concerns the 2015 champion.
“I haven’t thought about the badge to be honest,” said Winterbottom.