| Base | Mooresville, NC |
| Owner | Roger Penske |
| Engine | Chevrolet |
| Series | NTT IndyCar Series |
| 2026 Drivers | #2 Josef Newgarden, #3 Scott McLaughlin, #12 David Malukas |
2026 Season Stats
Team History
Team Penske is the most successful team in the history of the Indianapolis 500 and one of the most storied organizations in all of motorsport. Founded by Roger Penske in 1966, the team has grown from a single-car sports car operation into a multi-series powerhouse competing in IndyCar, NASCAR, and sports car racing. Roger Penske's commitment to excellence and his famous attention to detail have set the standard for professional racing teams worldwide.
The team's IndyCar legacy is unmatched. Team Penske has won more than 580 races across all series, including a record 19 Indianapolis 500 victories. The team's first Indy 500 win came in 1972 with Mark Donohue, and the victories have continued through multiple eras of the sport. Legendary drivers like Rick Mears, Al Unser, Bobby Unser, Emerson Fittipaldi, Helio Castroneves, and Gil de Ferran have all hoisted the Borg-Warner Trophy while racing for Penske. In recent years, Josef Newgarden added his name to that prestigious list with back-to-back Indy 500 victories in 2023 and 2024.
In a landmark moment for the sport, Roger Penske purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series itself in late 2019, making him the steward of American open-wheel racing's most important assets. This unprecedented move put the future of IndyCar in the hands of its most successful team owner - a decision that has been widely praised for bringing corporate leadership and investment to the sport. Despite owning the series, Team Penske continues to compete on the track with the same intensity, maintaining a strict separation between ownership and competition. For 2026, the team fields a formidable three-car lineup with Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, and the addition of David Malukas, who brings fresh energy and speed to the Captain's garage.
Current Drivers
- #2 Josef Newgarden - 2x IndyCar champion, 2x Indy 500 winner (2023, 2024)
- #3 Scott McLaughlin - 3x Australian Supercars champion, rising IndyCar star
- #12 David Malukas - Young American talent in his first season with Penske
Indianapolis 500 Victories
Team Penske holds the all-time record for Indianapolis 500 victories with 19 wins. Notable winners include Mark Donohue (1972), Rick Mears (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991), Bobby Unser (1981), Al Unser (1987), Emerson Fittipaldi (1989, 1993), Al Unser Jr. (1994), Helio Castroneves (2001, 2002, 2009), Juan Pablo Montoya (2015), Will Power (2018), Simon Pagenaud (2019), and Josef Newgarden (2023, 2024).
Interesting Facts
- Roger Penske also owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the IndyCar Series, and NASCAR team Team Penske - making him one of the most powerful figures in all of racing.
- Team Penske has won more than 580 combined races across all series, including IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, and Formula 1.
- Rick Mears holds the team record with four Indianapolis 500 victories driving for Penske.
- The team's Mooresville, North Carolina headquarters is one of the most advanced racing facilities in the world.
- Team Penske has won more IndyCar championships than any other team in history.