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October 15, 2025 – Triple Eight Race Engineering has announced a major overhaul of its engineering leadership, with David Cauchi returning to the team as race engineer for Will Brown and Andrew Edwards stepping up to Head of Performance. The changes take effect immediately after the Queensland Raceway round, as the Red Bull Ampol Racing squad deepens its technical bench ahead of the Enduro Cup.
The move is part of a broader strategy to reinforce Triple Eight’s engineering resources during its first season as Ford’s Homologation Team and engine supplier. By reassigning Edwards to a performance-focused role and bringing back Cauchi—one of the team’s most decorated former engineers—Triple Eight aims to balance on-track race support with the increased technical demands of its Ford Mustang program.
David Cauchi, who spent 14 years with Triple Eight between 2007 and 2021, will take over engineering duties on Brown’s #888 Ford Mustang. He will attend Tuesday’s Queensland Raceway test day before traveling with the #888 crew to The Bend for the opening round of the Enduro Cup. Scott Pye will join the car as co-driver for the endurance races.
Cauchi had stepped away from full-time motorsport last year, returning to Brisbane and taking a role outside the sport. The call to return came from Triple Eight managing director Jamie Whincup, for whom Cauchi served as race engineer during seven seasons—including Whincup’s 2014 and 2017 Supercars championship campaigns.
“When Jamie called asking if I’d return to my motorsport home, as race engineer for car #888 on a part-time basis, it’s simply an opportunity that’s very hard to turn down,” Cauchi said. “I spent fourteen years at Triple Eight, seven of those as JDub’s Race Engineer, experienced many incredible highs and some lows along the way. I’m both excited and grateful for the opportunity.”
Cauchi’s return is especially significant given the team’s transition to the Ford Mustang platform. His deep institutional knowledge of Triple Eight’s engineering processes is expected to accelerate the crew’s adaptation to the new car, particularly during the high-pressure Enduro Cup season.
Andrew Edwards joined Triple Eight in 2022 after nearly two decades at Brad Jones Racing. He immediately became race engineer for Shane van Gisbergen during the New Zealander’s title-winning 2022 season. In 2024, Edwards was paired with Will Brown for his first season at Triple Eight, and the combination delivered a podium at every event on the way to Brown’s first Supercars championship.
In his new role as Head of Performance, Edwards will oversee the performance department previously led by Peter Ringwood, who was promoted to Technical Director after the departure of Jeromy Moore. The team says the appointment addresses a vacant performance-focused position created by that restructure, while also strengthening the engineering resources required by its new responsibilities as Ford’s homologation and engine supplier.
“We’ve been looking to build engineering depth at Triple Eight for some time now, and when you have both the opportunity and someone you know is 100% the right person for it, you have to make that move,” the team said. “Andrew is and has been for such a long time a key part of the business, the team, and what we do, so we’re thrilled he’s agreed to take on this challenge. There isn’t a better engineer for this role.”
Triple Eight’s restructuring comes at a critical juncture. The team is in its first season running the Ford Mustang package across three cars—a significant shift from its long-time association with Holden. As Ford’s homologation team, Triple Eight is responsible for developing and certifying parts that other Ford teams use, in addition to supplying engines to customer squads.
The engineering reshuffle is designed to deepen the team’s technical capacity without sacrificing race-day performance. By moving Edwards into a broader role, Triple Eight frees him to focus on long-term vehicle development and homologation compliance, while Cauchi’s hands-on experience ensures that the #88 car remains competitive on track.
For U.S. motorsport fans, the changes are a reminder of how engineering depth and personnel moves can shape a team’s trajectory—much like crew chief swaps in NASCAR or IndyCar. Triple Eight’s dual role as both a race team and a technical supplier mirrors the responsibilities of top-tier organizations like Hendrick Motorsports or Team Penske, which balance race wins with manufacturer support.
Will Brown will now work with a new race engineer for the remainder of the 2025 Supercars season. The transition comes immediately after the Queensland Raceway round, giving Cauchi a brief test day to acclimate before the Enduro Cup begins. Brown, who won his first championship under Edwards’ guidance, will need to quickly build rapport with Cauchi—a veteran engineer known for his meticulous data analysis and calm demeanor under pressure.
Cauchi acknowledged the challenge: “It’ll be a baptism of fire, straight into Enduro Cup part of the season, but I can’t wait to work with Will, as well as some new and many old teammates. I’d like to thank Jamie, and also Will, Andrew, and everyone at Triple Eight for the opportunity to have me back.”
Edwards, meanwhile, will transition into his new role immediately, overseeing performance across both Triple Eight’s Supercars entries. The team emphasized that the moves are about strengthening engineering resources and processes, not reacting to any short-term performance issues.
Triple Eight’s leadership shuffle underscores the increasing complexity of modern Supercars racing, where teams must balance on-track success with off-track technical responsibilities. By bringing back a trusted veteran like Cauchi and promoting a championship-winning engineer like Edwards, Triple Eight is betting on experience and continuity to navigate the challenges of its Ford era.
For U.S. readers, the story highlights the universal importance of engineering talent in motorsport—whether in Supercars, NASCAR, or Formula 1. As Ford expands its global racing footprint, moves like these at Triple Eight could have ripple effects on the Mustang’s performance in other series, including the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Australian Supercars Championship.
The 2025 Enduro Cup will be the first test of the new structure,
