Will Power has quickly determined where he will race, starting with the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season. The two-time champion has joined forces with Andretti Global.
Power and Team Penske announced a mutual parting of ways on Tuesday, ending a 17-year partnership in the process. One day later, Andretti Global announced that the Australia native will take over the team's third entry as Colton Herta takes on a new role with Cadillac Formula 1 team.
Power, the 2018 Indianapolis 500 champion, will become teammates with five-time IndyCar winner Kyle Kirkwood and four-time IndyCar winner Marcus Ericsson as he completes the three-driver lineup.
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"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," said Jill Gregory, COO of TWG Motorsports and President of Andretti Global. "We're incredibly proud of him and wish him the best in his new F1 journey.
"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."
Power brings extensive experience to the Andretti Global lineup. He has over two decades of open-wheel starts on his resume, as well as the most poles (71) in series history. He is fourth on the all-time wins list with 45 wins on his resume, and he has led more than 5,000 laps in his career.
2025 was Power's worst statistical season since 2021, but he still scored six top-five finishes. He won the IndyCar Series race at Portland International Raceway.
"I'm really looking forward to meeting all the Andretti team and getting to work in 2026," Power said. "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. 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."