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Will Power, after 17 seasons with Team Penske, has joined Andretti Global and participated in his first test with the team at Phoenix Raceway, marking a new chapter in his IndyCar career as he adjusts to a different team environment and prepares for the upcoming season.
Will Power will join Andretti Global to race in IndyCar in 2026, replacing Colton Herta who is moving to Formula 1 as a test driver for Cadillac F1 Team. Power, a highly successful IndyCar driver with 45 wins and two titles, expressed excitement about the new opportunity and working with Honda and the Andretti team.
Will Power, a highly successful INDYCAR driver with 45 wins and two championships, will leave Team Penske before the 2026 season after a 17-year tenure, marking a significant change in his racing career.
Will Power, a highly successful INDYCAR driver with 45 wins and two championships, will not return to Team Penske in 2026, marking the end of a 17-year tenure. The team has not announced a replacement, but options like David Malukas are considered likely. Power is exploring new opportunities and has expressed a desire to be in a competitive environment where he can win.
Will Power, a prominent IndyCar driver with a successful career including two championships and the Indy 500, will not return to Team Penske for the 2026 season, ending an 18-year association. The decision was mutual, with Power seeking a new challenge, and his future team remains uncertain, possibly involving a move to Andretti Global.
Will Power won his second consecutive Portland IndyCar race, securing his 45th career victory, while Alex Palou clinched his fourth IndyCar championship with a third-place finish, amidst a lively race day despite hot weather and partial attendance. The event showcased the skill and speed of the drivers, with fans enjoying the atmosphere and access to the cars and drivers, and set the stage for upcoming races.
Scott Dixon and Will Power praise Alex Palou after his fourth win in five races, acknowledging his exceptional performance and the strong team effort by Chip Ganassi Racing. Palou's points lead in the IndyCar championship has extended to 110 points over Dixon and 151 points over Power, who are yet to win a race this season. Both drivers highlight Palou's ability to excel in all aspects of racing, including strategy, qualifying, and race pace, making him a formidable competitor. They also recognize the overall strength of the Ganassi team and the work they need to do to catch up.
Will Power and Scott Dixon collided during Practice No. 2 at Road America, with Power's car hitting the wall and Dixon's car spinning around and hitting the wall again. Power was angry and confronted Dixon, but later calmed down. Dixon apologized for the incident, saying he didn't see Power. Both teams had around 2.5 hours to repair their cars before qualifying. The incident was one of five red flags during the practice session. Alexander Rossi finished fastest on the timing charts for the second consecutive day.
Reigning IndyCar champion Will Power shoved Scott Dixon after the two were involved in a crash during practice at Road America. Both cars were severely damaged, with only three hours to rebuild them ahead of qualifying. Power was upset and directed his anger towards Dixon, Romain Grosjean, and the Road America course.
Alexander Rossi topped the second practice session at Road America, with Scott Dixon and Will Power colliding and causing a red flag. Championship leader Alex Palou also crashed, damaging his car, while Santino Ferrucci and Simon Pagenaud also caused red flags. Dario Franchitti's qualifying track record will be tested in qualifying later.
Will Power, the second-place finisher at the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, had a famous fan in the stands: rapper Flavor Flav. The two hit it off quickly, and Flavor Flav accompanied Power on his truck during the pre-race ceremonies, wearing a Will Power T-shirt he bought. Despite concerns from drivers about the new Downtown Detroit course, the race went from start to finish with minimal issues. Arrow McLaren teammates Felix Rosenqvist and Alexander Rossi battled it out towards the front of the pack in the last few laps, with Rosenqvist refusing to yield to Rossi, who finished fifth.
Alex Palou won an action-packed IndyCar race in Detroit, leading the majority of the race and fending off challenges from Will Power. The race was interrupted by several yellow flags, including a crash by Romain Grosjean. Palou extended his points lead with the win, while Power finished second and Felix Rosenqvist took third.
Alex Palou secured his second consecutive pole position in the IndyCar series, this time on the street course in Detroit. He was followed by Scott McLaughlin and Romain Grosjean, while Penske drivers Will Power and Josef Newgarden finished fourth and fifth respectively. Kyle Kirkwood crashed out, while Colton Herta failed to qualify.
Pato O'Ward is the favorite to win the 2023 Indianapolis 500, but expert Micah Roberts is fading him and instead backing Will Power, who is a long shot at +1600. Roberts correctly predicted the winners of the Indy 500 in 2016, 2017, and 2019. He has also identified a long shot driver with a strong chance of winning. The race takes place on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The 2023 Indianapolis 500 is set to take place on Sunday, with Patrick O'Ward as the favorite to win. However, SportsLine's projection model has identified Will Power as a potential value play, despite his 16-1 longshot odds. The model also predicts that Pato O'Ward, the Vegas favorite, will not crack the top five. The complete projected leaderboard can be found on SportsLine.