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After 17 years of Will Power driving Penske’s #12 IndyCar, the team has revealed who will replace the Andretti-bound driver
After 17 years, Will Power will no longer drive Penske’s #12 IndyCar as David Malukas has been revealed as his replacement for the 2026 season and beyond. Malukas, who finished second in the 2021 Indy Lights championship, spent time at Dale Coyne and Meyer Shank Racing before joining AJ Foyt Racing in 2025. Rumours had been circulating that Malukas would join Penske, eventually leading to Power’s departure and Malukas’s arrival alongside Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden. While Malukas’s appointment may be a departure from Penske’s typical recruitment strategy, the team sees his potential and is excited to have him on board. Malukas himself expressed honour and excitement at the opportunity to race for Team Penske and take on the legacy of the #12 Verizon Chevrolet. The team, led by owner Roger Penske, is confident that Malukas has what it takes to continue the success of the Verizon Chevrolet.
