After a partial campaign in 2023, Russell will contest the full, eight-round season in the #2 TekworkX entry, which will be sponsored by Hire A Hubby.
The Northern New South Welshman is not only a two-time Bathurst 1000 podium finisher with Erebus – and a runner-up in both of the 2023 enduros – but also a prolific Carrera Cup driver.
He boasts 36 podiums in the category, and two runner-up series finishes.
TekworkX team owner Rob Woods said, “We are thrilled to have D-Russ join TekworkX in Carrera Cup.
“We shared engineers back in 2021, our first season in Carrera Cup, so it’s not a new relationship.
“We have also gained engineering services of that same engineer from 2021, Paul Ceprinich, as team engineer alongside his son Luke who now heads up TekworkX engineering full-time.
“They all come with an immense amount of motorsport experience that the team will benefit from throughout the season, of which I expect the results will come.”
Russell himself added, “I did selected rounds last year and I wanted an opportunity to do the whole championship again, especially after coming third in 2022.
“We put our heads together with Rob and worked out a deal, and I’ve already gelled with the whole team. To be working again with Paul Ceprinich is great, having previously worked with him at the Spa 24 Hour as well.
“Being the third year in the car, there were originally some unknowns in the set-up department but now it’s just tuning for what each track and driver needs. The TekworkX team will be able to put us in a position to be strong at every round.
“You don’t need to win every race across the year, but we will work hard to put our best foot forward for each track. I’m really looking forward to getting to the Grand Prix and representing a good group of sponsors.”
Round 1 of the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season supports the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix from March 21-24.
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