Will Power came a lot closer to claiming his third IndyCar championship in 2024 than the standings indicated at the end of the season.
The Kiwi was the only driver in real contention at the end of the year, chasing eventual winner Alex Palou right down to the wire.
He made a few uncharacteristic mistakes and unfortunately got held up in a few incidents, otherwise the finale would’ve been far more intense than it ended up.
He will remain with Team Penske for 2024, nearing the end of his IndyCar career and aiming to utilise every last bit of his experience to win again.
Will Power doesn’t need a ‘cheerleader’ at IndyCar races
At the age of 43, Power has seen a lot in motorsport and that experience means that he knows exactly how to prepare for most challenges.
In fact, it’s his 18th IndyCar season in 2025, highlighting just how incredible his longevity in the series has been.
Speaking to Grayson’s Pit Stop on YouTube, the Kiwi revealed what his pre-race routine looks like on the starting grid.
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“I only like to hear relevant information that will help me. I don’t need someone cheerleading me, or telling me how I should do my part of it.
“I have a coach who goes through all the data and shows me where my teammates are a bit quicker and what I should do. I focus very hard on that stuff.”
Why Power has one of the toughest gigs in motorsport
Not only does Power have to contend against some of the greatest drivers to ever bless North American tarmac in Scott Dixon and Alex Palou at the rival Chip Ganassi team.
But, he also has to compete against two of the very best drivers on the grid within his very own team – Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin.
The latter of which may be his fellow countryman, but has been a formidable force in other categories such as V8 supercars and even beat Power in the championship this past season.
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That was despite losing a race win due to disqualification at the opening round of the season in St Petersburg.
So the keys for Power to enjoy another good season in 2024 are to leave him alone before races, and for him to make sure he avoids still incidents during races to help maximise those points.