Supercars star Jamie Whincup will retire from full-time driving at the end of the 2021 season.

The seven-time Supercars winner will step back from driving and take over as team principal of Triple Eight Race Engineering at season’s end, the racing team announced on Wednesday.

“I have to thank everyone who has supported me during my driving career – family, friends, fans and partners,” Whincup said in a statement.

“I’ll be giving my all to making sure we deliver the best results possible in 2021.”

Whincup, who has also increased his ownership of Triple Eight, will take the reins from principal and co-founder Roland Dane in a succession plan.

The 37-year-old is the all-time record holder for Supercars Championship race wins, with 119 career victories, and has won the Bathurst 1000 four times.