Will Power departs Team Penske for the 2026 Indycar season

Hear from Will Power and Roger Penske

Over the weekend, Nashville Superspeedway hosted the Indycar season finale. Two days later, silly season is in action.

Nashville Results: August 31, 2025 (Indycar)

Will Power has raced for Team Penske in 17 of his 18 seasons of Indycar competition. 44-year-old Will Power is heading in a new direction for 2026.

The replacement driver in the No. 12 has not been announced. Additionally, Power has not announced his plans for the upcoming season.

“Team Penske announced today that after 17 years driving for the legendary organization, Will Power will depart the team prior to the 2026 season,” Team Penske opened.

“Will Power is one of Indycar’s most decorated drivers with 45 wins, two Indycar championships (2014 and 2022) and one Indianapolis 500 victory.”

“Power collected 42 of his Indycar victories during his time with Team Penske, in addition to 71 pole positions that have distinguished him as the greatest qualifier in series history.”

“Team Penske will announce their plans for the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet at a later date prior to the 2026 season.”

Roger Penske statement

“As we sat down to talk about our future together, Will felt that it was time for him to make a change beginning with next season,” Roger Penske stated.

“We has been an outstanding driver and teammate for our organization. His results speak for themselves and we wish him the very best in the next phase of his career.”

Will Power statement

“It’s been the honor of my life to drive for Roger and the Penske organization, Will Power said.

“We have accomplished so much together. and I will always be grateful for my time with the team and my teammates who have supported me along the way.”

Power concluded, “After much consideration, I felt like a change for me was the right move at this time.”

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