INDIANAPOLIS — It didn’t take Will Power long to find a new gig in the NTT IndyCar Series.
Twenty-four hours after it was announced that his 17-year tenure with Team Penske concluded when his contract expired, Power has joined Andretti Global for the 2026 season.
Power will take over the No. 26 Andretti Honda, replacing Colton Herta, who left the team after seven seasons to become a test driver for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team.
Power brings more than 20 years of IndyCar experience to the Andreitt operation, including a pair of IndyCar championships, 45 victories and 71 pole positions.
The Australian cemented his place in motorsports history with his 2018 win at the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500.
Power, 44, will join confirmed teammates Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson to complete the 2026 Andretti lineup.
“I just want to say how excited I am to be joining Andretti Global,” Power said. “I can’t thank Dan [Towriss], Jill [Gregory] and the team enough for this opportunity. Colton is someone that I’ve been massively impressed with for a while. He has a lot of natural ability, and I think he’s going to do a great job over in Europe. I’m excited to watch him and will work to step in and do everyone on the 26 team proud.
“I’m really looking forward to meeting all the Andretti team and getting to work in 2026. 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,” Power continued. “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.”
Jill Gregory, COO of TWG Motorsports, the parent company of Andretti Global, and president of Andretti Global spoke on behalf of the team.
“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,” Gregory said. “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.”
