Lee Holdsworth leaves Erebus Motorsport

Lee Holdsworth is going to leave Erebus Motorsport at the end of this V8 Supercars season.
”My preference initially was to stay at Erebus but unfortunately we haven’t been able to finalise the contract so I’ve had to start looking at other options for next year,” said Holdsworth.

“Erebus has a fantastic group of people that I’ve built strong relationships with over the past three years, making it a difficult decision to leave. I’ve enjoyed my time here and will leave on good terms.”

The 31-year-old joined the team in 2012 and has since then claimed two podium finishes and one victory in V8 Supercars.

”Lee has been a significant part of the Erebus Motorsport team since day one and our intent was for him to remain with us for next year and beyond. It has been a difficult situation but the reality is that Lee needs to do what he feels is best for he and his family and we need to do the best thing for the long-term future and sustainability of Erebus Motorsport. Unfortunately those two things weren’t able to align on this occasion and so we have decided to go our separate ways,” said team CEO Ryan Maddison.

Erebus Motorsport is on the hunt for a new driver to the #5 car for the 2015 season and Holdsworth is looking for a new V8 Supercars drive.

“We wish Lee all the best in securing a drive with one of the other V8 Supercars teams and will now extend our own search for a replacement in the #4 car heading into 2015,” said Maddison.

“I’ve got an obligation to look after my future, as does Erebus from a team point of view. It’s not an ideal situation but I am happy with where my future lies in V8 Supercars and am firmly focussed on finishing the year in the best possible fashion with Erebus,” said Holdsworth.