| Car Number | #26 |
| Team | Andretti Global |
| Engine | Honda |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | March 1, 1981 - Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
| Age | 45 |
2026 Season Stats
Career Stats
Biography
Will Power is one of the most naturally talented drivers to ever strap into an IndyCar. Born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, Power has spent nearly two decades racing at the top of American open-wheel racing and has compiled a resume that includes two IndyCar Series championships (2014 and 2022), a 2018 Indianapolis 500 victory, 42 career race wins, and the all-time record for pole positions with more than 71. His one-lap qualifying speed is the stuff of legend - no driver in IndyCar history has been faster over a single timed lap.
Power arrived in the United States after competing in Australian open-wheel categories and the Champ Car World Series. He joined Team Penske in 2009 as a road and street course specialist, and that partnership would define the next fifteen years of his career. Under Roger Penske's guidance, Power developed his oval racing skills and became one of the most complete drivers in the field. His 2014 championship was the culmination of years of near-misses, while his 2022 title proved he could still compete at the highest level deep into his career.
The 2018 Indianapolis 500 victory was the crowning moment of Power's time at Penske. After years of strong qualifying runs and agonizing close calls at the Brickyard, he finally conquered the Greatest Spectacle in Racing with a commanding drive from the front of the field. His emotional celebration on the Victory Podium - which reduced the normally intense Australian to tears of joy - became one of the most memorable images in modern Indy 500 history.
For 2026, Power made the significant move from Team Penske to Andretti Global after 15 years with Roger Penske's organization. The change brought a switch from Chevrolet to Honda power and a new chapter in the career of a proven champion. Sitting 13th in the championship with 77 points, Power is adjusting to his new surroundings while still demonstrating the raw speed that has defined his career. At 45 years old, his one-lap pace remains extraordinary, and his experience makes him a threat to win any given race. The pole position record he holds is one that may never be broken - a monument to the greatest qualifier in IndyCar history.
Interesting Facts
- Holds the all-time IndyCar record for pole positions with 71+ - a record that may stand for decades
- Spent 15 consecutive years with Team Penske (2009-2025) before moving to Andretti Global for 2026
- His 2018 Indy 500 victory came on his 11th attempt - one of the longest waits to win the race for any eventual champion
- Known for his intense, fiery personality - one of the most emotionally expressive drivers on the grid
- One of three Australian drivers to win the Indianapolis 500, joining Mark Webber's countryman status in world motorsport elite
Indianapolis 500 Results (Selected)
| Year | Team | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Team Penske | 7 | 5th |
| 2012 | Team Penske | 1 | 11th |
| 2015 | Team Penske | 1 | 11th |
| 2018 | Team Penske | 3 | 1st |
| 2020 | Team Penske | 4 | 3rd |
| 2022 | Team Penske | 1 | 14th |
| 2023 | Team Penske | 8 | 5th |
| 2024 | Team Penske | 6 | 9th |
| 2025 | Team Penske | 2 | 7th |