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Team Penske Taps David Malukas to Succeed Will Power in No. 12 From 2026

The 23-year-old steps up from a Penske-aligned seat to trigger a busy 2026 driver market.

David Malukas, driver of the #4 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet, prepares for the Carb Day practice prior to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jul 20, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Meyer Shank Racing driver David Malukas (66) during qualifying for the Honda Dealers Indy at Streets of Toronto. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
Will Power at Nashville Superspeedway. Image: Joe Skibinski

Overview

  • Team Penske signed Malukas to a multiyear deal to drive the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet beginning in 2026, with his debut set for St. Petersburg on March 1.
  • He replaces two-time champion Will Power, who departs after 17 seasons and has signed with Andretti Global for next year.
  • Malukas arrives from A.J. Foyt Racing, a Penske technical ally, after finishing 11th in 2025 and taking second at the Indianapolis 500.
  • The Chicago-born driver has three career IndyCar podiums in 61 starts and becomes the youngest member of Penske alongside Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin.
  • His promotion leaves an opening at Foyt and adds momentum to the 2026 IndyCar driver shuffle, with multiple seats and candidates still unresolved.