Hear from Will Power as he moves from Team Penske to Andretti Global in 2026
Yesterday, it was announced that Will Power will leave Team Penske after nearly two-decades with the team. Per team owner Roger Penske, the request to leave came from Power himself.
Will Power departs Team Penske for the 2026 Indycar season
Today, the announcement has been made that Power is heading to Andretti Global. Power will drive the No. 26 Andretti Honda.
Colton Herta was the driver of that machine. In 2026, Herta will jump from his Indycar ride to be a test driver for the Cadillac F1 Team.
Power will have teammates Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson at Andretti Global.
The 2026 Indycar seasons concluded on Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway. Power announced his departure from Penske just two days after the season finale.
Nashville Results: August 31, 2025 (Indycar)
Jilly Gregory comments
Jill Gregory is the COO, TWG Motorsports and President of Andretti Global:
“First, I want to thank Colton Herta for all the great memories and success he brought to Andretti Global during his time with the team. We’re incredibly proud of him and wish him the best in his new F1 journey,” Gregory opened.
“We couldn’t think of a better driver than Will Power to fill Colton’s shoes here at Andretti and take the wheel of the No. 26 Honda. Will is a fierce competitor whose record speaks for itself. Additionally, he’s a great personality and we feel he’ll be a strong fit for the team culturally as well.”
Will Power comments
“I just want to say how excited I am to be joining Andretti Global. I can’t thank Dan [Towriss], Jill [Gregory] and the team enough for this opportunity,” Power opened.
“Colton is someone that I’ve been massively impressed with for a while. He has a lot of natural ability, and I think he’s going to do a great job over in Europe. I’m excited to watch him and will work to step in and do everyone on the 26 team proud.”
“I’m really looking forward to meeting all the Andretti team and getting to work in 2026. They have some very smart people, and I know it will be enjoyable to get to winning.”
“I’m also looking forward to driving for Honda. They’ve been a tough competitor, and I look forward to working with the entire HRC team. Also, I have tremendous respect for Kyle [Kirkwood] and Marcus [Ericsson]. I’ve had some great battles racing against them, and I think we’re going to make a great combination as teammates.”
Power concluded, “This is a whole new chapter for me. I have to say that sometimes a change of scenery and a fresh start is very energizing. I can’t wait.”
Power is a two-time Indycar Series champion. He holds the record for the most pole positions at 71. He ranks fourth on the all-times wins list with 45.
Hear from Will Power and Roger Penske after leaving Team Penske
