Triple Eight denies interest in signing Payne

Triple Eight managing director Whincup has denied reports that the team is interested in signing Cam Payne for the 2028 Supercars season. A report in The Daily Telegraph had suggested a Ford-linked team was planning a move to sign Payne, and the title was named as the team involved in a television broadcast. Whincup told Speedcafe the team is not in the market, as both Broc Feeney and Will Brown are signed through to the end of 2029.

Triple Eight locked in Feeney and Brown midway through 2025 to deter approaches from General Motors and rival teams. GM has been seeking to strengthen its driver lineup since losing Triple Eight as its homologation team, and Payne was reported to be its preferred target. Payne's future beyond 2027 remains unclear, with speculation that he could join GM's Team 18 or move overseas to NASCAR.