A short while ago in 2023, Will Power was considering whether to bring his IndyCar career to an end as his wife battled illness.
2024 spelt the end of a two-year win drought and brought about a championship fight with Chip Ganassi’s Alex Palou.
Even at the age of 43, it proved that the Kiwi has plenty of life in him yet and that he is still one of the best drivers on the grid.
His Team Penske contract expires at the end of 2025, but will he decide to call it a day after that, even if he is in contention for the championship again?
Will Power ‘not considering’ IndyCar retirement
There are a few drivers on the grid who appear to be coming to the end of their shelf life, including one of Power’s long-term rivals – Scott Dixon.
In one of the most important statistics, both have enjoyed success recently, taking multiple race wins in 2024.
Speaking to James Hinchcliffe on IndyCar’s YouTube channel, Power discussed that he believes he can be fast at the age of 50.
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“I’m not considering it [retirement] any time soon,” he said. “I actually think I can be very fast to 50, even into 50.
“Not to say that I’m going to go that long, but if you don’t lose that outright speed and you just keep adding to your toolbox of knowledge in this sport and the mentality, just so much.
“You can’t even verbalise it, it comes with the age and experience that you’re going to be able to perform for a long time. Provided that you don’t lose that top-end speed.”
Why Power can win more championships
If it wasn’t for a silly collision at Gateway and a costly spin at Milwaukee, Power would have been very close to Palou on points at the end of the season.
That’s also while ignoring the seatbelt malfunction at the season-ending Music City Grand Prix, which denied him an opportunity to win at the death.
In other words, all he needs is a few little things to go his way and he will be in prime position to enjoy yet more success next season.
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He has arguably the best team and tools to go about his work, and he is very familiar with his surroundings by now.
The only thing that can stop him is himself – with a little consistency and no drop off in pace, Power will compete for some silverware again.