Will Power has responded to Team Penske‘s disappointing performance in the Team Penske IndyCar 2025 season by dismissing the idea of a ‘weak link’ within his team, even as results fall short of their previous standards. After 14 races, Power leads the Penske roster, but sits ninth in the championship, while teammates Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden are positioned further down in the standings.
Penske’s Performance Lags Behind Expectations in 2025
Team Penske, headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, is known for its strong history in the IndyCar championship. However, this year has brought significant challenges on the race track, with the team‘s best-placed driver, Will Power, currently holding ninth place overall. Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden are in twelfth and fifteenth place respectively, marking a notable decline from the team’s typical performances. Last season, the team managed two drivers inside the top five, with McLaughlin finishing third and Power in fourth, highlighting the gap between expectations and current achievements.
Will Power Defends Team Amid Difficult Season
Despite these struggles, Power has remained vocal about the team’s collective strength. He pointed to internal operations as a positive aspect, particularly the pit crew, and emphasized the absence of any evident shortcomings.
“There can’t be a weakness, there cannot be a weak link in the chain like, that’s what I noticed about this team. You know, we don’t have a weak link now. We don’t have, like, the stops are phenomenal. Usually, one, two, three every weekend, on pit lane. You know, that wasn’t always the case.” —Will Power, Driver
So far, Power has amassed 289 championship points, securing one pole position, five top-five finishes, and seven results in the top ten. Yet he has not claimed a victory in the 2025 season, with only three events left to close the campaign and challenge for a race win. The team’s pursuit of improvement continues as they aim to match or exceed their past successes.
Challenging Race at Monterey for Power
Power, a two-time IndyCar champion with his last title in 2022, faced another test at the latest event, the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey. He began the 95-lap contest from the fifth starting spot but dropped to seventh by the finish, reflecting the team‘s struggle to maximize results despite strong qualifying performances. The outcome extends a challenging streak in what was expected to be a competitive year for the driver who, in the previous season, registered three race wins.
“I think we end up around the top five if we start on the primary tire. That would have allowed us to run reds to the end but also come in under that second yellow flag. If we are able to pit there for the red tires we run with (Scott) Dixon and (Callum) Illot and I think we may have had them on pace.” —Will Power, Driver
Focus Shifts to Grand Prix of Portland
Looking ahead, Power and Team Penske are preparing for the Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland, scheduled for August 10. The team seeks a turnaround in fortunes in the final races, focusing on maximizing results and aiming for a breakthrough win before the end of the Team Penske IndyCar 2025 season. How Power and his team adapt in the coming rounds will determine if they can reclaim their reputation for consistency and success on America’s top open-wheel racing stage.
