In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the Australian motorsport community, Supercars great Will Davison has announced a sensational return to racing by teaming up with the most controversial figure in the sport, Renee Gracie. The two-time Bathurst winner, aged 43, will co-drive a Ferrari 296 GT3 under the OnlyFans Racing banner for the upcoming GT World Challenge Australia season, marking a dramatic comeback from his retirement at the end of last year.
A Surprising Partnership Forms
Davison, a veteran of over 600 Supercars starts, has emphatically stated that his decision is purely about racing opportunities, not about appearing on Gracie's adult content platform. "Ultimately, this was a decision about racing," Davison told News Corp. "At this stage of my career, all I am concerned about is what happens on the track. It's a great opportunity for me to race in a top car, with a top team, in a category I've been wanting to race in for ages. So I'm thrilled for the opportunity."
This partnership comes after Davison was left without a drive following a controversial late selection decision by Dick Johnson Racing, which prompted his retirement. Meanwhile, Gracie, who walked away from circuit racing in 2019 declaring "racing cars is not my passion anymore," has since built a million-dollar empire through her risqué OnlyFans content, making her one of the most talked-about figures in Australian sports.
Gracie's Turbulent Racing History
Renee Gracie's motorsport career was marked by significant challenges and public scrutiny. In 2015, she teamed up with Switzerland's Simona de Silvestro to create the first all-female driving team for the Bathurst 1000, but they quickly became headlines for the wrong reasons. During an interview before the race, rival driver Dave Reynolds referred to their car as the 'P***y Wagon,' a comment widely condemned as sexist and distasteful, resulting in a $25,000 fine for Reynolds.
Although Gracie was not personally offended by the remark, the subsequent abuse she endured profoundly affected her relationship with the sport. "There was death threats, I had a beer can thrown at me, I had people abusing me, I got booed," she recalled. "If you're a motorsport fan, we all know the type of people that hang up on the top of the (Bathurst) mountain, and it was all of those people who were really quite nasty and horrible. Some of them really didn't want a female (competing) and they really let me know about it."
The Dark Side of Motorsport Revealed
In a 2025 interview with the Daily Mail, Gracie lifted the lid on the blatant sexism and harassment she faced throughout her career, which ultimately led to her departure from Supercars. "I think a lot of people assumed that things were easy for me, being a girl in motorsport, but it was the opposite," she said. "People didn't want to talk to me because I was a girl. People would tell me, to my face, they didn't think girls should be in motorsports."
Gracie added that her overall experience "wasn't overly positive" and felt she was used merely as a "marketing tactic" rather than being taken seriously as a competitor. This backdrop of adversity makes her partnership with Davison all the more remarkable, as it represents a bold step back into the racing world she once left behind.
Looking Ahead to the GT World Challenge
The collaboration between Davison and Gracie is set to unfold in the GT World Challenge Australia, where they will compete in the OnlyFans-backed Ferrari. This move not only highlights Davison's desire to continue his racing legacy but also underscores Gracie's ongoing influence in the sport, albeit from a different angle. Fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see how this unconventional team performs on the track, blending Davison's seasoned expertise with Gracie's controversial yet financially successful brand.
As the season approaches, the motorsport community is abuzz with speculation about whether this partnership will redefine perceptions of drivers and sponsorship in the modern era. With Davison focused solely on racing and Gracie bringing a unique narrative of resilience and reinvention, their joint venture promises to be one of the most talked-about stories in Australian sports this year.
