Supercars Championship leaders Erebus Motorsport has unveiled the livery Will Brown and Brodie Kostecki will steer in Darwin.
The revised Coke Zero Sugar livery designed by 22-year-old Gunditjmara and Tiwi Islander Kiewa Austin-Rioli will be seen at both this weekend’s Indigenous Round and Townsville 500.
Austin-Rioli said the design that features intricate lines across the front and rear guards pay tribute to her Tiwi Islander heritage while also representing the strength and unity of the team.
“My design represented the journey of the team, their uniqueness and all of the people involved,” Austin-Rioli said.
“Usually, the semi-circles are drawn uniformly, but I made them different sizes to represent all the different people in the team. I have also drawn upon my Tiwi Islander heritage to show the strength in the team through the background design.”
Erebus Managing Director Shannen Kiely described the team’s new look as “exceptional”.
“The creativity that Kiewa has infused into this design is exceptional. We’re proud of how she’s represented our team’s spirit and values, and we look forward to showcasing the livery this weekend and then again in Townsville,” Kiely said.
Having collaborated with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar to create livery for last year’s Darwin event, Austin-Rioli is thrilled to reveal her brand-new design and to continue using this partnership as a platform to represent her Indigenous culture.
“It’s been very enjoyable to partner with Coca-Cola and Erebus for this Indigenous round, and as a young Aboriginal artist and small business owner I am so grateful for the opportunity. The round allows us to celebrate our people, our amazing culture, and showcase our talent and heritage through artwork.”
