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Team Penske's relationship with Will Power seems to be in question, as he openly expresses his emotional thoughts about the situation, potentially hinting at a possible end to their collaboration.

Race driver Wil Power engages in post-race discussions with his engineer, reminiscing about their collaborations at Team Penske, following the conclusion of the IndyCar season, in Lebanon, Tenn.

Power's emotive lookback: Could his racing tenure with Team Penske be drawing to a close?
Power's emotive lookback: Could his racing tenure with Team Penske be drawing to a close?

Team Penske's relationship with Will Power seems to be in question, as he openly expresses his emotional thoughts about the situation, potentially hinting at a possible end to their collaboration.

In a potential shakeup for the IndyCar series, Will Power, IndyCar's all-time pole winner with 71, may be parting ways with Team Penske after 17 years.

Power's illustrious career with the team includes 41 race victories, two championships, and the 2018 Indianapolis 500. His first ride with Team Penske came in 2009, during Helio Castroneves' trial for tax evasion.

Recent events suggest that Power's tenure with the team may be drawing to a close. After a disappointing performance in the season finale, which saw him finish 21st following a pit stop mistake, Power expressed his frustration with a series of expletives after a scheduled post-race meeting with Roger Penske to discuss his future with the team.

In the days following the race, Power lingered on the pit wall, reflecting on his time with Team Penske, which he has often described as one of the best times of his life. His wife was with him, crying during their slow walk from the pit lane, as if she, too, sensed that Nashville might have been their final race together with the team.

Rumours of Power's departure have been circulating since early September, with speculation that he might join Andretti Global if released by Team Penske. This speculation was confirmed when Power himself announced his decision to leave Penske.

Josef Newgarden, Power's teammate, commended Power, stating that he could have won the race. Newgarden's own victory at his home track was only the second win of the season for Team Penske.

The future for Power is uncertain, as he weighs opportunities from other teams and considers his priorities for the final years of his career. Meanwhile, the potential vacancy left by Power at Team Penske remains unaddressed, with no official announcement about a replacement driver.

The situation with Power's potential move to Andretti Global is further complicated by the possibility of Colton Herta moving to F2. If Herta were to leave, Power could potentially take his place at Andretti Global. However, this situation remains unaddressed by Herta and team owner Dan Towriss.

As Power prepares for a new chapter in his career, fans and fellow drivers alike will be watching closely to see where he lands and what he achieves in the years to come.

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