As the 2025 IndyCar season approaches its final stages, speculation has grown around two-time champion Will Power possibly leaving Team Penske after a 17-year run. Reports suggest that Penske may choose not to re-sign the 44-year-old driver, fueling rumors about his next destination, with Andretti Global emerging as a notable possibility.
Despite Power being one of Penske’s most consistent performers—outpacing teammates Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden—the team seems inclined to replace him with AJ Foyt Racing’s David Malukas in the No. 12 Chevrolet for the upcoming season.
The rumors about Power joining Andretti Global gained traction following statements from RLL driver Graham Rahal. When asked about this possibility during media interactions at the Milwaukee Mile 250 weekend, Colton Herta responded candidly.
“I think it’d be pretty cool. I’ve got a lot of respect for Will and what he’s able to do,” Herta said via FrontStretch. “It’s a bizarre scenario to think that he wouldn’t be at Penske next year. But I think he’s a really good driver, so I’d accept him.”
The challenge in this potential switch lies in Andretti Global’s current driver lineup. All three drivers—Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, and Colton Herta—have contracts extending through 2026. However, Ericsson’s underwhelming season, marked as his career worst, might pave the way for Power’s entry by replacing him, especially given Kirkwood’s impressive three race wins this year.
Will Power Reflects on His Mental Outlook Following Victory at Portland
Team Penske struggled for much of the 2024 season until Will Power secured a crucial victory at the Grand Prix of Portland. His strategic pit stop and adept defense against Christian Lungaard helped Power notch his 45th career win, breaking the team’s winless streak for the year.
This win offered a significant emotional lift for Power and his team, as well as for his wife Elizabeth, who described the triumph as removing a “huge burden.” Speaking before the Milwaukee Mile 250, Power acknowledged the positive impact the Portland result has had on the team’s morale.
“It does. Yeah, it does. Everyone in the team is more positive. Bit of a weight lifted off the shoulders, I reckon, for everyone, not just me. You kind of feel it in the engineering office. So (feels) very nice.”
Power hopes to build on this momentum at the Milwaukee Mile, a short oval track where Team Penske has historically performed well. In the recent double-header at Milwaukee, he finished second in the first race and tenth in the second, with teammate Scott McLaughlin claiming victory in the second event.
Potential Impact of Power’s Move on Andretti Global and IndyCar
If Will Power joins Andretti Global next season, it would signal a major shakeup in IndyCar’s driver landscape. Power brings experience and proven success, qualities that could bolster Andretti’s competitiveness. Meanwhile, this move could mark the end of a significant era at Team Penske, closing a partnership that has lasted nearly two decades.
The decision on Power’s future will be closely watched, as it may influence driver lineups across teams and shape narrative arcs for the 2026 IndyCar season. For now, Colton Herta’s acceptance of Power’s potential arrival underscores respect among drivers and highlights the changing dynamics within the series.
