US EditionWill Power Leaves Penske After 17 Years, Joins Andretti Global
Will Power ends 17-year tenure at Team Penske due to contract frustrations and joins Andretti Global, becoming their most veteran driver with 45 career IndyCar wins.
- On September 3, 2025, Andretti Global announced two-time INDYCAR champion Will Power will join them starting in 2026, one day after ending his 17-year run with Team Penske.
- Power cited frustration with contract negotiations when he grew weary of being 'strung along' during the 2025 season as Roger Penske delayed extension talks, a decision both confirmed.
- Power underlined his experience and said `This is a whole new chapter for me`, bringing over 20 years of IndyCar experience, 71 poles, 45 career victories, and over 5,000 laps led.
- The switch alters manufacturer alignments as Power moves from Chevrolet to Honda with Andretti, while Colton Herta joins the Cadillac F1 Team as a test driver, opening the No.26 seat.
- Penske is retaining Power through Dec. 31, and David Malukas is expected to replace him as Andretti owner Dan Towriss aims to rebuild the program starting in 2026.
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The Press of Atlantic City
Will Power leaves Penske after 17 years, joins Andretti Global
Will Power needed just one day to close the door on his 17-year career with Team Penske with the announcement Wednesday that he will replace Colton Herta at Andretti Global next season.
Andretti Signs Power Following Herta's Departure to F1
Source: Justin Casterline / Getty INDIANAPOLIS — Andretti Global announced Wednesday that they have signed two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power to their team for the 2026 season to replace Colton Herta who is leaving the series to head to F1. Power, 44, will pilot the No. 26 Andretti Honda as Herta leaves that seat to serve as a Test Driver for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team. He joins confirmed teammates …
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Will Power leaves Team Penske after 17 years to join Andretti Global
Will Power has decided to leave Team Penske after 17 years to join Andretti Global. He will replace Colton Herta, who is moving to Europe to join the Cadillac Formula 1 team as a test driver.
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