Conservative political commentator Paul Murray is set to front a new Supercars panel show on Fox Sports Australia, a move that has surprised many. The Sky News Australia host will join Jess Yates and Mark Skaife on the program, which is expected to follow the network's successful 360 format used in NRL and AFL coverage.
Murray, 47, known for his political commentary, has some connection to motorsport. In 2020, he dedicated coverage to the end of the Holden brand and discussed the pandemic's impact on Supercars with CEO Sean Seamer. He also praised South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas for reviving the Adelaide circuit.
The new show is part of a broader reshuffle in Supercars broadcasting for 2026, with veteran callers Neil Crompton and Mark Skaife stepping aside. Skaife, however, will return for the new program. Fox Sports is ramping up investment in motorsport following a new multi-year broadcast agreement with Supercars.
The timing coincides with Supercars entering a new phase in 2026, with Toyota joining Ford and General Motors in the Gen3 era. This three-way manufacturer battle is expected to reignite fan interest, which has waned since the traditional Holden versus Ford rivalry ended.
