Team Penske Eyes IndyCar Championship Return in 2025 Season Preview
Team Penske's 2025 IndyCar season brings stability and championship aspirations with its unchanged driver lineup of Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, and Will Power. The team dominated 2024 with eight wins (47% of races) but seeks to improve upon their third and fourth-place championship finishes.
McLaughlin testing IndyCar at Sebring
2024 Performance Highlights:
- Scott McLaughlin: 3rd in championship, 3 wins, 5 poles, 637 laps led
- Will Power: 4th in championship, 3 wins, 366 laps led
- Josef Newgarden: 8th in championship, 2 wins, 2 poles, 137 laps led
Key 2025 Objectives:
- Break Chip Ganassi Racing's recent championship dominance
- Maintain Indianapolis 500 success (10 wins since 2000)
- Develop stronger individual championship contenders
Driver-Specific Challenges:
- Newgarden: Find consistent performance balance and mental composure
- McLaughlin: Continue all-around development across all track types
- Power: Defend position against potential 2026 replacement David Malukas
Team Leadership Remains Stable:
- Roger Penske: Team Owner
- Tim Cindric: Team President and Newgarden's Strategist
- Ron Ruzewski: Managing Director
- Kyle Moyer: Team Manager
Notable Changes:
- Minimal organizational changes for 2025
- Chief mechanic swap between cars #3 and #12
- Continued technical support for AJ Foyt Racing
- David Malukas development program through Foyt Racing partnership
The team aims to convert their impressive win rate into championship success by having one driver emerge as a dominant force while maintaining their strong Indianapolis 500 performance record.
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