This year I will be presenting a round-to-round Top-10 Power Rankings, where I share my list of the Top-10 drivers as we progress through the season. As it’s still the preseason, this is more of my predictions for the year and where I think the field stands before Wednesday night, let's get into it!

It's safe to say 2025 was not the year Luke had hoped for. A horror show at the Red Bull Ring after failing to pit for fuel, followed by 3 consecutive ROG starts as a result of poor driving and a telemetry disqualification. Luke did show glimpses of being a contender however. A win at Jerez followed by a comfortable 2nd to Jarrad Filsell at Adelaide. Luke’s goal for this year should simply be consistency. Finishing 950 points, almost 5 standard race wins, behind your leading teammate cannot be acceptable while driving what is established as the fastest car in the field. I think Luke has it within himself to be a Top-3 championship finisher, but he will need to have a clean start to the year to move up this ranking.

A reasonable year for Jake in 2025, 8th in the championship highlighted by a podium in the Phillip Island 500. He posted 9 Top-10 finishes in what was a very consistent year. I think another podium finish and a Top-6 in the championship would be a successful campaign for the #29, anything above that is definitely a bonus.

Last season was another successful one for Brady, finishing 5th in the standings. A win and a podium in the Belle Isle double header being the high point. His consistency in races propelled him higher than others, ranking 5th in race average. Qualifying was a struggle however, falling to the 11th spot with an average of 13. I can see Brady challenging for a Top-5 spot once again in 2026 if things fall his way.

In 2025 James had his worst year to date, a championship finish of 16th a big fall from his career best of 2nd in 2023. Three 0-point scores, including a telemetry disqualification at Phillip Island, being the main reason for his fall down the standings. I think this year James will be back to his best. It will be the second year in simracing for The Chiefs Esports Club in 2026, strengthening the driver lineup with the additions of Robbie Gibbs and Beau Albert. As well as a continuation of the successful partnership with Eclipse Simsports, I think this will all lead to a significant improvement in results for the #088. In 2025 he was ranked 5th in qualifying average at 7.8, and I think with some better execution he could be in contention for Top 3 in the championship come Adelaide.

A down year in 2026 for Madison, Only 2 podiums and no wins for the #77. 2 pole positions at Road Atlanta and Spa showing glimpses of speed, but he was just not a major contender at any point during the season. This year I really see the only limitation being how much spare time he can commit to the series. With the right preparation the #77 can return to its brilliant best. Championships are synonymous with Madison, and that will always be his goal, but I think a return the Top-3 would be a welcome result, 2 years removed from his 2023 Title.

Damon has established himself as one of the most prominent drivers in the Australian scene, winning the GTPRO Invitational, and just recently completing the OSR Bathurst 12hr 3-Peat last weekend. On debut in the V8PRO Invitational Series in 2025, Damon managed 2 podiums and delivered consistently on his way to 3rd in the standings, avoiding any major points losses throughout the year. A similar tale to Madison, I think his only restriction this season will be how much time he can commit to the supercar. Representing Dörr Esports in international competition so consistently will have an impact on his preparation. I think anything lower than 3rd will be a disappointment from Damon’s perspective, but amongst such a competitive group of front running drivers, a Top-5 finish in the Championship is my prediction for the #56.

It was a year of what could have been in 2025 for Josh. A misstep in qualifying followed by a horrific startline accident at Jerez put an end to his title challenge at the halfway point of the season. Despite that, he still put up some very strong performances, with 12 Top-10 results, showing incredible consistency and pace across the year. For me though it was a tale of missed opportunities for Anderson. A bad mistake on the restart while battling Filsell for the win at Road Atlanta in Race 2 was followed by a failure to defend the lead from the same car in the closing stages at the Phillip Island 500. For someone with so much speed at his disposal, a breakthrough win must be on the cards this year. In my opinion he has established himself as the best driver at TTR over the last 12 months, and a maiden title must be the target in 2026.

It has been a rapid rise over the last 2 years for the Eclipse Simsports driver, a 19th place finish in 2024 was followed up by an outstanding 2nd in 2025. 3 podiums laid the foundation for a very consistent year, highlighted by a pole position at the Phillip Island 500. It’s hard to spot any weak points in Zach’s performances, ranking 3rd in both qualifying and race average for the season. The lowest finish of his year being a 14th at Road America, also showing how well he minimised damage to his points total on the bad days. Coming into this year a brewing rivalry between Eclipse Simsports and Lobs Esports has started to come to fruition and I think Zach is eyeing off a title challenge against Filsell. Time will tell if he can maintain the ruthless consistency required to put together a championship winning year, but following the steep upward trajectory of his career so far, securing the #1 must be the goal for the #17.

Andrew raised the bar in 2025 and made good on promising signs he showed in 2024. 13 Top-10 finishes from 13 starts, including a win at Road America, showing a new found consistency from the #201. Qualifying and race averages of 4 and 4.3 respectively, supporting the objective year to year improvement for Gilliam. A no show at the Sandown 500, a double points race, dropped him down the order from what should have been 2nd, to a below expectation 7th in the championship. If Andrew can appear in all 12 rounds this season, he will be at pointy end when we cross the finish line at Adelaide in December.

No one comes close to the Jarrad Filsell we witnessed in 2025. 11 Wins from 14 Races and majority by a demoralising margin to the rest of the field. The second season of this Gen3 package should bring the front of the field closer together, as teams narrow down on setup and effective race strategy. Despite this, I still think an 8+ win season is on the cards for Jarrad, with qualifying and race averages of 2.1 and 2.2 respectively in 2025, it's hard to see a world where anyone can get close without some major errors and bad luck for the #94. Winning the championship by a massive 467 points and improving his outrageous winrate, now 58% for his V8PRO Series Career, Jarrad has solidified his spot in Australian Simracing’s Top 5, alongside Rogers, Webster, Caruso and D. Warren. The gap between Australia's best and the rest will be displayed once again in 2026, with what I'm predicting to be back-to-back Championships for Jarrad and the team at Lobs Esports.

That’s it for my Pre Season Top-10 Power Rankings!  I'm looking forward to the race tomorrow night at Sebring where I’m sure many big questions will be answered.