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Two-time IndyCar champion Will Power will join the Andretti team in 2026 following his exit from Penske and Colton Herta’s switch to a F1 role with Cadillac
Two-time IndyCar champion Will Power will be joining the Andretti team in 2026 after departing from Penske and with Colton Herta transitioning to a test driver role with Cadillac in Formula 1.
Power’s departure from Penske, where he spent 17 years in its IndyCar lineup, was announced by the team and himself, emphasizing that the decision was his own.
Herta’s move to a Formula 1 test role with Cadillac for 2026 was followed by his exit from Andretti’s IndyCar squad, paving the way for Power to join the team’s three-car lineup alongside Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson.
Power’s multi-year deal with Andretti was confirmed by Dan Towriss of TWG Motorsports, with Andretti Global president Jill Gregory expressing confidence in Power’s abilities and fit with the team culturally.
Power expressed excitement for the new chapter, highlighting the talented team at Andretti and looking forward to racing alongside Kirkwood and Ericsson, while also acknowledging the energizing effect of a fresh start.
In addition to the team change, Power will be making the switch from Chevrolet to Honda engines with Andretti, as David Malukas is set to take his place at Penske.
