Will Power will race for Andretti Global in the NTT IndyCar Series beginning in 2026, the team announced Sept. 3.
Power will pilot the No. 26 Andretti Honda for the team after spending the previous 17 seasons driving for Team Penske, a tenure that ended this week.
He replaces the outgoing Colton Herta, who will be the Cadillac F1 Team’s test driver in 2026.
“I just want to say how excited I am to be joining Andretti Global,” Power said in a team release. 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 [No.] 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.”
“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,” COO Jill Gregory said. 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.”
In his final season competing with Team Penske, Power scored one win, six top fives and eight top 10s, finishing ninth in points.
