James Warburton back in the driver’s seat at Supercars

May 19, 2025 9:28

Former Seven West Media boss James Warburton has confirmed his return to Supercars, Australia’s peak motorsport product.

Warburton will return as the sport’s chief executive officer, effective July 23. He was previously CEO from 2013-2017.

“Supercars holds a very special place in Australian sport, and I’m honoured to be returning to lead the business into its next phase,” he said in a media release on Monday.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.