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Will Power Won't Return to Team Penske for 18th Season

The team says the two-time champion chose to seek a change for 2026.

Overview

  • Team Penske announced Tuesday that Power will depart after 17 seasons, quoting Roger Penske as saying Power felt it was time to make a change.
  • A replacement for the No. 12 car has not been named, with David Malukas widely reported as the leading candidate but not confirmed by the team.
  • Power exits with 45 career victories, including 42 with Penske, two series championships and the 2018 Indianapolis 500 win, plus a record 71 poles.
  • In a difficult 2025 for the organization, Power was its strongest performer, delivering Penske’s first win of the year at Portland and finishing ninth in the standings.
  • Power can now negotiate with other IndyCar teams, with Andretti Global mentioned as a possible landing spot if Colton Herta moves to Formula 2.