Will Energy has been a member of Crew Penske for the reason that 2009 season, and he has loved unimaginable success since signing with the legendary crew. Of his 45 profession wins, 42 got here whereas racing for the group.
Energy, now 44 years outdated, gained the championship in each 2014 and 2022, and he’s been inside arm’s attain of a number of different titles throughout his profession. However his most spectacular statistic would possibly simply be qualifying, as no driver has as many pole positions as him (71). Together with being essentially the most profitable qualifier in IndyCar historical past, Energy additionally ranks fourth on the all-time wins record. In 2018, the Australian driver additionally gained the 102nd operating of the Indianapolis 500 with Crew Penske.
However the Penske/Energy story has reached its conclusion, with the crew confirming his exit in an announcement on Tuesday.
Will Energy, Crew Penske
Photograph by: Penske Leisure
“It has been the honour of my life to drive for Roger and the Penske group,” Energy mentioned in a launch from the crew. “We’ve achieved a lot collectively, and I’ll all the time be glad about my time with the crew and my teammates who’ve supported me alongside the best way. After a lot consideration, I felt like a change for me was the precise transfer presently.”
2025 was a troublesome 12 months for Penske, which included the attenuator scandal on the Indy 500 and resulted within the firing of three senior members — together with Tim Cindric.
Crew Penske did not win a race till the fifteenth spherical of the 12 months, when Energy reached Victory Lane in Portland. Additionally they ended the season on high with Josef Newgarden successful the Nashville finale. Energy was main that race at one level, however a disastrous pit cease took him out of rivalry.
Energy ended the 2025 season ninth within the championship standings, which was the best of any Penske driver, with Scott McLaughlin one level behind in tenth and Newgarden ending up twelfth.
“As we sat down to speak about our future collectively, we felt that it was time for him to make a change starting with subsequent season,” mentioned Roger Penske. “He has been an impressive driver and teammate for our group. His outcomes communicate for themselves, and we want him the perfect within the part of his profession.”
No alternative driver has been named, however most paddock whispers level to David Malukas as a possible successor to Energy within the No. 12 automotive.
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