"CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Will Power, the consummate company man who won two IndyCar titles and the Indianapolis 500 for Roger Penske, will not return to Team Penske for an 18th season. The long-expected announcement was finally made Tuesday, two days after the season finale, and nearly a year after speculation began that Power would not be renewed when his contract expired as the team eyed a younger driver. Power turns 45 at the start of next season."
"He showed up at the season-opener in March -- on his birthday weekend -- facing questions about the possibility of 23-year-old David Malukas replacing him at the end of the year. The speculation was never silenced by Team Penske. After Sunday's season finale at Nashville Superspeedway, Power was both reflective and grateful for the time he'd had at Penske, where he won 41 races, two championships, the Indy 500 and became IndyCar's all-time pole-winner with 71."
Will Power will not return to Team Penske for an 18th season after a long-expected non-renewal as the team pursued a younger driver. Power finished his Penske tenure with 41 wins, two championships, the Indianapolis 500, and a record 71 IndyCar pole positions. The team made the announcement two days after the season finale following months of speculation about a replacement, including 23-year-old David Malukas. Power turned 45 at the start of the next season and appeared reflective and grateful after the Nashville Superspeedway finale. Possible landing spots include Andretti Global if Colton Herta departs for F2 and opens a seat.
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