US EditionIndyCar's Will Power Leaves Team Penske After 17 Years
- Team Penske announced on September 2, 2025, that Will Power will not return for an 18th season starting in 2026 after 17 years with the team.
- Power decided to leave because he felt it was time for a change following a long and successful tenure highlighted by two championships and an Indianapolis 500 win.
- During his final race at Nashville Superspeedway, Power finished 21st after a pit stop error ended his bid for victory, sharing emotional goodbyes with his crew and teammates.
- Power holds 45 career wins, 71 poles, and ranks fourth in all-time IndyCar victories, with Team Penske praising him as an outstanding driver and teammate.
- His departure opens a seat possibly for younger driver David Malukas, while Power can now negotiate with other series teams, marking the end of a major era in IndyCar racing.
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Will Power and Team Penske Part Ways After 17 Years
Michael L. Levitt SPEEDWAY, Ind.–Will Power, a two-time IndyCar champion and Indianapolis 500 winner for Team Penske, will not be returning to the team for an 18th season. The announcement on Tuesday came after several months of speculation about Power’s future with the team as his contract expired. Power, who turns 45 next season, has won two Indycar championships (2014 and 2022). He also has the all-time pole record in IndyCar. It is unclear w…
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