With just three races left in the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season, Will Power’s future with Team Penske remains unresolved. The two-time series champion and Indy 500 winner is in the final year of his contract to drive the No. 12 Chevrolet, and uncertainty surrounds whether he will return, switch teams, or step away entirely. Rumors of David Malukas being considered for the seat have only added to the intrigue, leaving Power in limbo as the season heads toward its conclusion.
Key Highlights
- Will Power’s Team Penske contract ends after the 2025 season
- Rumors link David Malukas to the No. 12 seat for 2026
- Power says he may not know his future until the season finale at Nashville
- He cannot speak to other teams until after August 31
- Power holds two championships, an Indy 500 win, and a record for most IndyCar poles
Contract Uncertainty at Team Penske
Power’s deal with Team Penske runs out at the close of the 2025 season, and discussions about his future have yet to yield clarity. Despite his storied career — 44 race wins, two championships, and the all-time record for poles in IndyCar — his seat is far from secure. Speculation has grown due to David Malukas’s strong season with AJ Foyt Racing, a team with technical ties to Penske, potentially making him a candidate to take over the No. 12 Chevrolet.
Waiting for Nashville
Speaking to Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass before this weekend’s race in Portland, Power suggested that the timeline for a decision might stretch to the final weekend of the year.
“Next year? I don’t think I’ll know until after or during the weekend of Nashville.” – Will Power
That season-ending event at Nashville Superspeedway on August 31 could be when the veteran finally learns whether he will remain with Penske or explore other options. Until then, uncertainty looms.
Desire for Clarity
While Power admitted he is not nervous about the situation, he made it clear that the waiting game has created its own kind of stress.
“I just want to know, to be honest. I would like to know what I’m doing. That would be nice. That’s sort of the stress that would be off me. Where am I driving, and am I driving at all?” – Will Power
With contract restrictions preventing discussions with other teams until after August 31, Power is forced to wait until the season is officially over to explore any alternatives.
Legacy at Stake
For a driver of Power’s stature — two-time series champion, Indianapolis 500 winner, and one of the most successful in the sport’s modern era — the lack of clarity is striking. Many would expect a driver of his record to receive early confirmation of his role for the following season. However, Team Penske’s leadership has yet to publicly indicate its direction for 2026, leaving the veteran’s future open-ended and fans wondering whether they have seen the last of him in the iconic No. 12.
News in Brief: Will Power’s Uncertain IndyCar Future
Will Power’s contract with Team Penske expires at the end of 2025, and he may not know his future until the Nashville season finale on August 31. Rumors suggest David Malukas could replace him, but Power cannot speak to other teams until after the finale. Despite his two championships, 44 race wins, Indy 500 victory, and record number of poles, uncertainty persists.
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