Triple Eight Race Engineering has secured David Cauchi on a part-time basis to engineer Will Brown’s #888 Supercar, according to a team confirmation issued following Brown’s victory at Ipswich. Cauchi returns to the Brisbane squad to fill a strategic role as current race engineer Andrew Edwards steps up to a head of performance position, a vacancy left open since Pete Ringwood moved into the technical director role after Jeromy Moore departed for GM last year.
Engineering Reshuffle Strengthens Triple Eight Resources
The operational restructure addresses engineering depth that Triple Eight managing director Jamie Whincup stated the team has sought to build for some time. According to Whincup, securing Cauchi represents an opportunity to reinforce internal resources and processes as the squad prepares for the upcoming endurance events. Cauchi’s return begins at the pre-Enduro Cup test scheduled at Queensland Raceway on Tuesday.
Did you know? David Cauchi previously spent 14 years at Triple Eight, a tenure that included engineering Whincup to two championship titles between 2007 and 2021.
Edwards Advances to Head of Performance
Andrew Edwards transitions to the head of performance role after guiding Will Brown through the opening rounds of the season. An undersized air restrictor was used by Brown during the first eight rounds of the season, revealing a flaw that brought T8’s quality assurance methods to light. Having joined Triple Eight in 2022 around the time of Cauchi’s exit, Edwards engineered Shane van Gisbergen prior to partnering with Brown when the Australian took over the Kiwi’s seat in ’24. Whincup described Edwards as a key part of the business, noting that there isn’t a better engineer for this role.
Cauchi Returns After Stint Outside Motorsport
A legal battle ensued between Triple Eight and Cauchi following his move to Grove amid a disagreement regarding gardening leave, making his initial departure from the squad a contentious one. After leaving Grove Racing at the end of 2025, Cauchi made the decision midway through last year to return to Brisbane, where he’s been enjoying a full-time role outside of motorsport. According to Cauchi, when Jamie called asking if he’d return to his 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new race engineer for Will Brown’s #888 Supercar?
David Cauchi has joined Triple Eight on a part-time basis to act as the race engineer for car #888.
Why did Andrew Edwards change roles within Triple Eight?
Following Jeromy Moore’s move to GM last year and Pete Ringwood’s subsequent promotion to technical director, Andrew Edwards took on the newly vacant head of performance position.
When does David Cauchi start his new part-time position?
Cauchi begins his return starting with the pre-Enduro Cup test at Queensland Raceway on Tuesday.
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