Scott Andrews will make his GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS debut at the 2026 season finale in Adelaide, replacing Jayden Ojeda alongside Paul Lucchitti in the #66 Move My Wheels by Tigani Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO. The Australian international joins the team as Lucchitti prepares for a final opportunity to challenge for the Pro-Am Drivers’ Championship.
Ojeda will miss the concluding round due to his Supercars commitments with PremiAir Racing, which will also compete at the bp Adelaide Grand Final from 26–29 November. His absence brings an end to his 2026 GTWC Australia campaign with Lucchitti, although their two victories earlier in the season have kept the latter mathematically involved in the title battle.
Lucchitti currently occupies fourth in the Pro-Am standings with 106 points, 40 behind championship leader Brad Schumacher. With two races remaining, the New South Welshman will look to Andrews’ international experience as Tigani Motorsport attempts to conclude its campaign with a strong result.
Andrews joins Tigani Motorsport for Adelaide GTWC Australia debut
Although Adelaide will mark Andrews’ first appearance in GTWC Australia, the Australian is already familiar with Tigani Motorsport and its Mercedes-AMG GT3 machinery.
The experienced international driver previously competed with the team at the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour, sharing a Mercedes-AMG with Sergio Pires and Marcel Zalloua. The trio secured a Pro-Am class podium at the Intercontinental GT Challenge event.
Andrews returned to Mount Panorama with the organisation in 2026, reuniting with Pires and Zalloua alongside New Zealander Brendon Leitch. The four-driver crew finished 20th overall and fourth in Pro-Am.
His familiarity with Tigani Motorsport should provide a useful foundation as he prepares to share the #66 Mercedes-AMG with Lucchitti for the first time.
The move also marks another significant appearance for Andrews on Australian soil after spending much of his professional racing career competing internationally.
Andrews brings extensive international GT and prototype experience
Andrews began his career in Australian single-seater racing, winning the F1600 class of the 2015 Australian Formula Ford Championship with seven victories and a further 14 podium finishes.
He subsequently moved into sports car racing, competing in the Michelin Le Mans Cup and Asian Le Mans Series before establishing himself in North American endurance competition.
Following appearances in IMSA’s Prototype Challenge and Michelin Pilot Challenge, Andrews progressed to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2020. He has continued competing in the series across multiple categories, developing experience in both prototype and GT machinery.
His international career has also included appearances at the 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 2023 Gulf 12 Hours, adding further endurance racing experience to his record.
More recently, Andrews contested selected rounds of the 2026 GT World Challenge America season alongside Tony Davis. The pairing secured a top-ten finish at Barber Motorsports Park, their strongest result of the campaign.
His experience across endurance racing, GT3 machinery and different international championships provides Tigani Motorsport with an established replacement for Ojeda during the decisive Adelaide weekend.
Lucchitti remains in Pro-Am title contention despite 40-point deficit
Lucchitti enters the final round fourth in the Pro-Am Drivers’ Championship after a competitive but inconsistent season alongside Ojeda.
The pair began the campaign strongly, securing victories at Phillip Island and The Bend. Their second success made them the first pairing to claim two GTWC Australia victories in 2026, strengthening their early championship position.
Having confirmed their continued partnership with Tigani Motorsport before the season, Ojeda and Lucchitti entered the year looking to build on their previous results and challenge for the title.
However, their championship position became more difficult following the penultimate round at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Despite demonstrating competitive pace during practice, the #66 crew finished seventh in Saturday’s race before dropping to ninth on Sunday. Meanwhile, Schumacher and Broc Feeney secured another victory, extending their championship advantage.
The post-Sydney standings consequently leave Schumacher and Feeney leading on 146 points, followed by Mark Rosser on 132 and Leitch and Pires on 119.
Lucchitti remains fourth on 106, leaving him 40 points behind the leaders. Although the deficit represents a significant challenge, the championship remains mathematically open ahead of the final two races.
Andrews excited to make long-awaited Adelaide appearance
For Andrews, the opportunity to compete on the streets of Adelaide carries additional significance beyond his GTWC Australia debut.
The Australian has spent much of his career racing overseas and has not previously competed at the Adelaide street circuit. His appearance with Tigani Motorsport will therefore fulfil a long-standing ambition while providing an opportunity to contribute to Lucchitti’s championship challenge.
Andrews expressed his enthusiasm about joining the team for the finale, while acknowledging the challenge of replacing Ojeda.
“Firstly, I’m very excited to race in Adelaide with Tigani Motorsport,” said Andrews.
“It will be my first time racing there, and a bit of a lifelong dream too. I appreciate the faith in me that the whole Tigani group has shown.
“I have big shoes to fill taking over from Jayden and I’ll give it everything to make sure Paul finishes the year on a high note.”
The comments reflect the importance of maintaining the team’s competitiveness following the driver change, particularly with Lucchitti still capable of improving his position in the final championship classification.
Adelaide finale brings further GTWC Australia driver changes
Andrews’ confirmation comes as several leading GTWC Australia teams prepare for changes to their driver combinations at Adelaide.
The scheduling overlap with the Supercars Championship means Ojeda is not the only driver unable to complete the GT3 season alongside his regular teammate.
Feeney is also expected to miss the finale alongside championship leader Schumacher, while Ryan Wood’s Supercars commitments create another vacancy alongside Steve Brooks.
The situation has prompted amendments to the championship’s driver replacement regulations, allowing teams to seek approval for revised line-ups while maintaining competitive fairness.
As previously detailed in the Adelaide driver reshuffle, organisers retain the authority to consider sporting measures for replacement drivers, including additional penalties or restrictions on points eligibility.
Consequently, the final driver combinations and any applicable sporting conditions could influence the championship outcome.
For Tigani Motorsport, Andrews’ confirmation resolves one of the major outstanding vacancies ahead of the season finale.
Tigani Motorsport targets strong conclusion to 2026 season
The GT World Challenge Australia season will conclude on the streets of Adelaide during the bp Adelaide Grand Final from 26–29 November.
The final round will provide two more opportunities for Lucchitti to reduce Schumacher’s championship advantage, although the #66 crew will need strong results and favourable outcomes elsewhere to overturn the 40-point deficit.
Andrews’ arrival brings international experience and an existing relationship with Tigani Motorsport, potentially easing the transition following Ojeda’s departure.
Having already claimed two victories with Ojeda during 2026, Lucchitti will aim to rediscover the form that established the pairing as early championship contenders.
Although the Pro-Am title remains a mathematical possibility, the immediate objective will be to establish a competitive partnership and maximise the team’s opportunities across the Adelaide weekend. For Andrews, the event also represents an opportunity to make his GTWC Australia debut at a circuit he has long wanted to race.
