Change is in the air for the Andretti Global IndyCar program, and it’s coming with a heavy dose of racing pedigree. On September 24, 2025, the team announced a move that’s already sending ripples through the paddock: Ron Ruzewski, a man whose name is synonymous with Team Penske’s modern era of success, will become the team principal of Andretti Global’s IndyCar and Indy NXT squads. It’s a bold new chapter for one of IndyCar’s most storied operations, and the timing couldn’t be more intriguing.
Ruzewski’s arrival at Andretti Global is more than just a personnel shift—it’s a statement. After more than two decades at Team Penske, where he wore hats ranging from race engineer to technical director and, ultimately, managing director, Ruzewski brings a trophy case’s worth of experience to Indianapolis. His resume sparkles with Indy 500 wins in 2009, 2019, 2023, and 2024, not to mention guiding Josef Newgarden to the 2019 championship. For fans and insiders alike, the question is obvious: Can he bring the same magic to Andretti?
The move comes at a pivotal moment for both Ruzewski and Andretti Global. Ruzewski was let go from Team Penske in May 2025, part of a sweeping leadership overhaul after the team was embroiled in a technical infringement scandal. The series’ inspection crew discovered illegally modified attenuators on the Nos. 2 and 12 cars just before Fast 12 qualifying at the Indy 500—a controversy that led to the departure of the entire top brass, including longtime team president Tim Cindric and general manager Kyle Moyer. For Ruzewski, it marked an unexpected end to a 20-year tenure that had seen him at the center of some of the team’s greatest triumphs and most challenging moments.
Yet, as the motorsports saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. Ruzewski’s new role at Andretti Global officially begins in January 2026, coinciding with another seismic shift: the arrival of Will Power, who leaves Team Penske after declining a one-year extension to sign a multi-year deal with Andretti. Power, a driver with a championship pedigree and a fierce competitive spirit, is expected to be reunited with Ruzewski, his strategist during the 2022 title-winning campaign. The reunion of this dynamic duo could be the spark Andretti needs to reclaim its place atop the IndyCar hierarchy.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ron Ruzewski to the TWG Motorsports family as the new team principal of Andretti Global," said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports, in a statement that radiated confidence. "Ron's impressive and successful career in motorsports brings a new perspective to our IndyCar and Indy NXT teams. I have full confidence he will position the team strongly as we continue to build for the future."
Ruzewski himself echoed the excitement and the challenge ahead. "I'm truly excited to be joining Andretti Global and becoming part of such a respected and ambitious organization," he said. "Andretti Global's legacy in motorsports speaks for itself, and the team's vision for the future, under the leadership of Dan and Jill (Gregory), is equally inspiring. I look forward to collaborating with the talented group of engineers, drivers and staff across the organization as we push to achieve new levels of performance and success in IndyCar and across the broader Andretti family of teams."
But the shakeup doesn’t stop there. Rob Edwards, who has served as Andretti Global’s team principal and chief operating officer since 2015, is stepping into the newly created role of chief performance officer for TWG Motorsports. Edwards’ impact on the team has been nothing short of transformative: under his leadership, Andretti’s IndyCar program racked up more than two dozen wins—including the 2016 and 2017 Indy 500s—and finished second or third in the championship four times. The Indy NXT program, meanwhile, has claimed five of the last seven titles, cementing its reputation as a breeding ground for future stars.
As chief performance officer, Edwards will now oversee performance initiatives across TWG’s multiple racing programs, which span the motorsports spectrum from NASCAR and IMSA to Formula E, IndyCar, and Indy NXT. "Rob has been a central part of the Andretti Global journey for the last decade and has served with unwavering dedication," Towriss noted. "We're excited to have Rob take on this new role, engaging and collaborating with team principals from our family of race teams."
For his part, Edwards seems energized by the broader challenge. "I look forward to being able to contribute across multiple series. Ron and I have known each other since the early 1990s, and he is a great choice to lead the Andretti programs forward," Edwards said. There’s a sense of mutual respect and continuity in this transition, which could prove invaluable as Andretti Global seeks to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of North American open-wheel racing.
In a further twist, Andretti Global has also announced a new technical partnership with Dale Coyne Racing for the 2026 season. Details are still emerging, but the collaboration is expected to provide both teams with fresh engineering insight and resources as they prepare for the next chapter of IndyCar competition. Partnerships like these have become increasingly important in a sport where innovation and teamwork are often the difference between victory and defeat.
Ruzewski’s hiring also comes at a moment when Andretti Global is looking to reestablish itself as a consistent championship threat. The team has enjoyed moments of brilliance in recent years but has struggled to match the relentless pace set by rivals like Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing. With a new team principal at the helm, a proven winner in Will Power joining the driver lineup, and a technical alliance with Dale Coyne Racing on the horizon, optimism is running high in the Andretti camp.
Of course, there are challenges ahead. The fallout from Team Penske’s 2025 technical scandal still lingers in the minds of many, and Ruzewski will need to prove that he can maintain the highest standards of integrity while pushing the envelope on performance. The pressure will be immense, and the expectations even higher. But if his track record is any indication, Ruzewski is no stranger to high-stakes environments.
As the 2026 season approaches, all eyes will be on Andretti Global to see if this new leadership structure can deliver the results fans and sponsors crave. Will Ruzewski and Power rekindle their championship chemistry? Can Edwards’ expanded role drive innovation across the TWG Motorsports empire? And will the partnership with Dale Coyne Racing pay dividends on race day?
One thing’s for sure: with these sweeping changes, Andretti Global has signaled its intent to shake up the status quo. The pieces are in place, the engines are warming up, and the countdown to a new era has begun. Stay tuned—this story is far from over.