2025 Team Penske IndyCar Preview: Championship Quest with Unchanged Star Lineup
Team Penske enters the 2025 IndyCar season with unchanged driver lineup of Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, and Will Power. The team dominated 2024 with eight wins (47% of all races) but seeks to improve on their championship performance.
McLaughlin testing IndyCar at Sebring
Key 2024 Results:
- 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
2025 Team Structure:
- Team Owner: Roger Penske
- Team President: Tim Cindric
- Managing Director: Ron Ruzewski
- Team Manager: Kyle Moyer
Primary Objectives for 2025:
- Secure the championship (last title in 2019)
- Continue Indianapolis 500 dominance (won last two years)
- Develop stronger individual performer to challenge rivals
Driver-Specific Goals:
- Newgarden: Find consistent performance balance, avoid high/low fluctuations
- McLaughlin: Maintain current trajectory as team's most complete driver
- Power: Prove value for contract extension while competing with David Malukas for 2026 seat
Team's main challenge remains converting individual successes into championship victories, particularly against strong singular performers from rival teams. With technical support to AJ Foyt Racing continuing and minimal organizational changes, Team Penske aims to leverage their stability and experience for 2025 success.