Team Penske has ended its 17-year tenure with two-time IndyCar champion Will Power after the close of the 2025 season, marking a significant transition for the team and the driver. The announcement confirms that Team Penske ends partnership with Power after a long collaboration that brought notable successes in North American motorsport.
Penske and Power’s Remarkable Collaboration
Will Power started racing for Team Penske in 2009 after his rookie year at KV Racing Technology, embarking on what would become one of the most successful partnerships in IndyCar history. During their time together, Power achieved victories including the 2014 and 2022 championship titles, earned 42 race wins, won the 2018 Indianapolis 500, and secured a record 71 pole positions. The partnership set benchmarks across the sport, with Power’s driving skills frequently putting Team Penske at the forefront of racing in North America.
Challenges in the Recent Season
The 2025 season proved difficult for Team Penske, with Power finishing as the team‘s top driver but only managing ninth in the standings. Complicating matters, the organisation dismissed two senior executives following a technical rules violation at the Indianapolis round. These events contributed to Penske’s decision to move in a new direction after so many years of collaboration with Power.
Reactions from Power and Penske
Power, now 44 years old, expressed his appreciation for his time with the team, underscoring the impact the partnership had on his career and personal life.
“It’s been the honour of my life to drive for Roger and the Penske organisation,”
—Will Power, Driver. He also acknowledged the achievements they shared and his gratitude for the support from his team-mates.
“We have accomplished so much together, and I will always be grateful for my time with the team and my team-mates who have supported me along the way. After much consideration, I felt like a change for me was the right move at this time.”
—Will Power, Driver.
Team owner Roger Penske echoed these sentiments and highlighted the significance of the decision, commenting on the mutual agreement for change.
“As we sat down to talk about our future together, we felt that it was time for him to make a change beginning with next season,”
—Roger Penske, Owner. Penske further praised Power’s contribution to the team and wished him well in the next phase of his career.
“He has been an outstanding driver and team-mate for our organisation. His results speak for themselves, and we wish him the very best in the phase of his career.”
—Roger Penske, Owner.
Uncertainty Over Power’s Next Step
As for what comes next, Will Power’s future destination remains undetermined, sparking anticipation in the racing world. In the meantime, Team Penske has not officially named a successor, though speculation within the paddock frequently mentions 23-year-old David Malukas from AJ Foyt Racing as a strong candidate.
Looking Ahead for Penske and Power
The end of this partnership ushers in a new chapter for both Team Penske and Will Power, with the organisation seeing 2026 as the right year to start rebuilding. The decision marks the close of a storied run of achievements, while also opening possibilities for another driver to lead Penske’s charge in future campaigns. With Power’s legacy in the IndyCar series firmly established and Team Penske seeking a fresh approach, the racing world will be watching closely as both entities chart their next moves on the competitive stage.
