The three-car team at Andretti will look a little different next season. Two-time series champion and Indy 500 winner Will Power has joined the team on a multi-year deal. Power is taking over the No. 26 Honda as Colton Herta shifts his focus to Europe with the Cadillac F1 program.

Power leaves Team Penske after 17 years where he earned 42 of his 45 career wins and 65 of his record-setting 71 poles. Despite being Penske’s best driver statistically in 2025, the 2019 Indy 500 winner has landed with arguably a better seat for next season. Herta finished tied for 6th in the championship this year, with Power finishing 9th to lead The Captain’s team. The full press release from today is below.

[Andretti Global Press Release]

Andretti Global, a racing team under the TWG Motorsports umbrella, announced today that two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power will join the team starting in 2026. Power will pilot the No. 26 Andretti Honda as Colton Herta transitions to serve as a Test Driver for the Cadillac Formula 1® Team.

“I just want to say how excited I am to be joining Andretti Global,” Power said. “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.”

“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.”

The INDYCAR veteran brings over 20 years of record-breaking open-wheel experience to the Andretti organization, holding the series’ record for most pole positions (71) and ranking fourth on the all-time INDYCAR win list with 45 career victories.

Herta is excited for an opportunity to chase his dream. “I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as a Test Driver,” Herta said. “This is a dream opportunity, and one I’ve been working towards for a long time. To be part of Cadillac F1’s entry at such a pivotal time is something I couldn’t pass up.

“My dream has always been to race in Formula 1, and I see this move as a huge step towards that goal. For now, my focus is on giving everything I can to Cadillac F1, helping build a competitive team.”

In over 300 starts, Power has led over 5,000 laps and currently sits in fourth on both the all-time INDYCAR podium (108) and top five (142) lists. The Australian cemented his place in motorsports history with his 2018 win at the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500 and two INDYCAR Championship titles in 2014 and 2022.

Power will join confirmed teammates Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson to complete the 2026 Andretti INDYCAR lineup.