Will Power and Team Penske have experienced a challenging 2025 IndyCar season so far, with results falling short of expectations. Despite these struggles, Power emphasized that there is no weak link within the Mooresville, North Carolina-based team, underscoring the overall strength of Team Penske.
After 14 rounds of the season, Power leads the Penske drivers in the championship standings, positioned ninth overall. His teammates Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden sit in 12th and 15th places, respectively, which is below the high standard the team has historically upheld.
Power reflected on the team‘s performance through the Gallagher YouTube Channel, stating,
“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, Team Penske Driver
Statistical overview of Power’s 2025 season performance
Throughout the current championship campaign, Will Power has accumulated 289 points. His season so far includes securing one pole position, five top-five finishes, and seven top-10 results. However, with only three races left, a race victory in 2025 has yet to be achieved by Power.
By contrast, the 2024 season was significantly better for Team Penske, with Scott McLaughlin and Power both finishing inside the top five of the drivers’ standings—McLaughlin in third and Power in fourth.
Details from Round 14 at the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey
Will Power, a seasoned competitor in the highest level of American open-wheel racing since 2008, has two IndyCar championships under his belt, the most recent from 2022. His solid 2024 season included three race wins, but the current year has presented more challenges.
At Round 14, the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey, Power started the 95-lap race in fifth position. Despite a promising starting spot, he was unable to improve his position during the race and finished seventh, slipping two places from his starting grid.
After the race, Power explained in an interview with Team Penske,
“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, Team Penske Driver
Looking ahead to the Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland
With three races remaining in the 2025 season, Will Power and Team Penske will next compete at the Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland on August 10. Power will be aiming to rebound from the recent setbacks and secure a strong finish to improve his standing in the championship.
The resilience Power has stressed despite the difficulties highlights theTeam Penske’s enduring strength and cohesion, which could prove decisive in the closing stages of the season.
