Power Joins Andretti Global for 2026
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By Dennis Krause
It didn’t take Will Power long to find a new home. One day after his departure from Team Penske, the two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner landed at Andretti Global.
Beginning in 2026, Power will drive the No. 26 Andretti Honda as Colton Herta will leaves the INDYCAR team to become a test driver for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team.
Power, who has over 20 years of open-wheel experience, holds INDYCAR’s record for most pole positions at 71 and is fourth on the all-time win list with 45 career victories.
In a statement announcing the signing, Jill Gregory, COO, TWG Motorsports and President, Andretti Global, said, “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. 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.”
“I just want to say how excited I am to be joining Andretti Global,” said the 44-year-old Power. “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. 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.”
Dennis Krause has spent decades covering all forms of motorsports, including over 40 Indianapolis 500s, with stints at WIBA Radio, PIT PASS - Radio’s Premier Motorsports Magazine and Motorsports Minute. Follow him on X @DennisKrause500 or motorsportsminute.bluesky.social or motorsportsminute on Threads or MotorsportsMinute+ on Facebook.