Will Power will leave Team Penske before the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, ending a 17-year tenure with the legendary organization, Team Penske officials announced Sept. 2.

Power is one of the most successful drivers in INDYCAR SERIES history, with 45 wins, two series championships (2014, 2022) and an Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory in 2018. He also has a series-record 71 career pole positions.

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“It’s been the honor of my life to drive for Roger and the Penske organization,” Power said. “We have accomplished so much together, and I will always be grateful for my time with the team and my teammates who have supported me along the way. After much consideration, I felt like a change for me was the right move at this time.”

Australia native Power collected 42 of his INDYCAR SERIES victories during his Team Penske tenure.

“As we sat down to talk about our future together, Will felt that it was time for him to make a change beginning with next season,” Roger Penske said. “He has been an outstanding driver and teammate for our organization. His results speak for themselves, and we wish him the very best in the next phase of his career.”

Will Power

Power, 44, finished ninth in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this season, the leader among the three Team Penske drivers. He won the race last month in Portland (photo, above) to earn the team its first victory of the 2025 season. He has won at least one race in 16 of the last 17 seasons.

Team Penske will announce its plans for the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet at a later date before the 2026 season.