MADDIE AUST Stays Put at Bryan Herta as Team Shuffles TCR Lineup for 2026

January 13, 2026

• MADDIE AUST secures her spot in Bryan Herta Autosport’s four-car Hyundai assault for 2026, partnering with veteran Mark Wilkins in the No. 98 entry. While the team shuffled most of its driver pairings after defending their TCR championship, Aust’s retention shows they value her consistency in what’s becoming an increasingly competitive series.
• The team kept all eight drivers from their 2025 championship campaign but mixed up the partnerships, splitting defending champion Harry Gottsacker from Mason Filippi. Bryan Herta’s confidence in maintaining this core group speaks volumes about the talent level, especially as they chase their seventh class title in eight years with Hyundai.
• Additional drivers will join for Daytona’s four-hour opener, including TCR World Tour winner Josh Buchan making his U.S. debut in the No. 33 car. The expanded lineup for the season opener shows how seriously teams are taking the increasingly competitive IMSA Pilot Challenge landscape.

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