Will Power crashes in Andretti Global debut race

Incident occurred less than a quarter into the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Mar. 2, 2026 at 10:23pm

Will Power, driving the No. 26 Honda for Andretti Global, crashed into the wall in Turn 10 of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, damaging his suspension and forcing him to exit the race early in his debut for the new team.

Why it matters

Power's crash was an inauspicious start to his tenure with Andretti Global, one of the top teams in IndyCar racing. The incident raises questions about the team's car setup and Power's ability to adapt to the new vehicle, which could impact their performance throughout the season.

The details

The single-car crash occurred less than a quarter into the race, with Power hitting the wall in Turn 10 of the St. Petersburg circuit. The impact damaged the suspension on Power's car, forcing him to step out of the vehicle.

  • The crash happened less than a quarter into the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg race.

The players

Will Power

An IndyCar driver who recently joined Andretti Global, driving the No. 26 Honda.

Andretti Global

One of the top teams in IndyCar racing that Will Power now drives for.

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The takeaway

Power's early crash in his debut race for Andretti Global raises concerns about the team's car setup and Power's ability to adapt to the new vehicle, which could impact their performance throughout the IndyCar season.