Power Predicts Andretti Will Be IndyCar's Best Team Within 3 Years

Veteran driver Will Power details his move from Team Penske to Andretti Global and why the team will soon dominate the series.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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After 17 years with Team Penske, veteran IndyCar driver Will Power is bringing his talents and experience to Andretti Global. Power, who won two championships and an Indy 500 with Penske, believes Andretti will be the best team in the series within the next three years, citing a different team culture and the talent of his new teammates Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood. Power also reflected on his final win with Penske, which came during a winless drought for the team, and said he's excited to see how he fares at a new organization.

Why it matters

Power's move from the powerhouse Penske team to Andretti Global is a major storyline heading into the 2026 IndyCar season. Andretti has long been seen as a rising force in the series, and Power's prediction that they will soon be the team to beat adds significant intrigue. This shift could shake up the competitive landscape of IndyCar in the coming years.

The details

Power spent 17 successful seasons with Team Penske, winning two championships and the Indianapolis 500. However, he decided to make the move to Andretti Global for the 2026 season, citing the opportunity and a desire to see how he would fare at a different team. Power noted some key differences between the two organizations, saying Andretti has a 'different culture' where teammates are more supportive of each other. He believes Andretti's talented lineup of himself, Marcus Ericsson, and Kyle Kirkwood will allow the team to become the best in the series within three years.

  • Power won his final race with Team Penske in Portland in 2025, ending a winless drought for the team.
  • Power made his move to Andretti Global official at the end of the 2025 season.

The players

Will Power

A veteran IndyCar driver who spent 17 seasons with Team Penske, winning two championships and the Indianapolis 500. He is now moving to Andretti Global for the 2026 season.

Andretti Global

An IndyCar team that is seen as a rising force in the series. They will be adding the experienced Power to their lineup of Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood for 2026.

Team Penske

One of the most successful teams in IndyCar history, having won numerous championships and Indianapolis 500s. They are losing Power after his long tenure with the organization.

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What they’re saying

“I think they're capable of winning a championship and, whether that comes this year or next year or, sort of, in the next three years, but I actually think they'll be the best team in the next three years.”

— Will Power (OutKick)

“It was tremendous. Like you said, it was a real dry spell, and I don't think that team had really experienced that in my time there. So, when I won that race, and I was done with the press conference and everything and walked back to where the team was packing up, I'd never seen them all stop and applaud, you know, just because they hadn't won a race all year.”

— Will Power (OutKick)

What’s next

Power will make his debut for Andretti Global at the season-opening race in St. Petersburg on March 9, 2026.

The takeaway

Will Power's move from the dominant Team Penske to the rising Andretti Global team is a major shift in the IndyCar landscape. Power's belief that Andretti will soon be the best team in the series adds significant intrigue to the 2026 season and beyond, as the veteran driver looks to win championships at a new organization.