The likelihood of the three-time Supercars champion departing Australia at the end of this season has been growing since his sensational win on his debut in the NASCAR Cup Series earlier this month in Chicago.
He is under contract with Triple Eight in Supercars next year, but the team has been clear that it will release him if needed.
That is now all but a certainty, van Gisbergen confirming to media in Sydney this evening that he is on the hunt for a NASCAR programme next year.
When asked it if it will be a full-time deal he said wasn't sure, although that appeared to be reference to a full Cup programme.
He then clarified that there is no plan to combine Supercars and NASCAR next year.
According to van Gisbergen, his current focus is on helping Triple Eight secure a suitable replacement.
"There's a lot happening in the background," he said.
"I'm not leaving because of this team. I love this team and when I leave I want to make sure there is someone here to replace me that's going to do a good job in the car.
"You don't want to leave the team with nothing, scrambling to find someone. I want to leave with the team in a good spot. Hopefully the team has someone soon."
Source: Autosport