Who Is Will Power? Age, Biography and Wiki
Will Power was born on March 1, 1981, in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. As of 2025, he is 44 years old. An accomplished driver in the IndyCar Series, Power has made a name for himself with his exceptional racing skills and numerous accolades. With a career that spans over a decade, he has become one of the most recognizable figures in motorsport.
You can find more information about his life and career on his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Technology |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 1, 1981 |
| Age | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Australia |
Popularity
Will Power's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Will Power stands at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm). His weight is generally around 160 lbs (73 kg), which is typical for a racing driver, as maintaining a lean physique helps optimize performance in the high-speed sport. His body measurements include a chest size of approximately 40 inches and a waist size around 32 inches.
In his home race in 2006, at Surfers Paradise in Australia, he scored the first pole position of his career in Champ Cars, in front of his home crowd. However, contact from Paul Tracy in the pit lane and then an ambitious overtaking move by Sébastien Bourdais resulted in a bent left steering arm, and he fell to the back, one lap down by the time the car was repaired, eventually finishing 12th.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Will Power is in a relationship with his long-time girlfriend, Liz Power. The couple has been together for several years and often shares glimpses of their life on social media. Will maintains a close-knit relationship with his family, often highlighting the importance of their support throughout his racing career.
In 2023, Power was scheduled to make his sports car racing debut, signing on to take part in the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona with SunEnergy1 Racing. However, he would be replaced by Luca Stolz just under two weeks before the event was set to take place, as he stepped away from the ride to care for his wife after she suffered complications from a recent surgery.
Net Worth and Salary
Will Power's net worth is estimated to be around $40 million in 2025. His earnings come from a combination of his racing salary and various endorsements. In the IndyCar Series, competitive drivers like Power can earn six to seven figures per season, particularly when they are successful in races and championships.
With a few laps to go during the IndyCar Series' 225-mile return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway, amid protests from drivers and teams to not restart because of wet track conditions, the race was restarted and Power caught in the ensuing melee started by a spinning Danica Patrick.
An irate Power exited his vehicle and spoke with several officials, even consulting with his race strategist Tim Cindric before displaying the finger to IndyCar director of competition Brian Barnhart.
Power's immortal obscene gesture was captured on live television and met with immense support from IndyCar Series fans as well as support from members of several other team organisations in the paddock.
Power's "Double Angry Birds" gesture, however, ended up landing him with a $30,000 fine, payable through public services to the league, although team owner Roger Penske said he would gladly pay the fine off. Power won the pole at the Kentucky Speedway and led the first 48 laps until he had contact with rookie Ana Beatriz as he exited his pit box.
Career, Business and Investments
Will Power began his professional racing career in 2004 and quickly made a mark in various series before establishing himself as a premier driver in the IndyCar Series. He has achieved numerous victories, including multiple championships, and is known for his versatility on the track.
Outside of racing, Power has ventured into business and investments, focusing on ventures related to automobile technology and sports promotion. His keen business sense has allowed him to diversify his income sources beyond driving alone.
The son of open-wheel racer Bob Power, Will Power started his career in Queensland driving a Datsun 1200 at Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick as well as at Carnel Raceway, Stanthorpe. In 1999 Power began driving an ageing family-owned Swift SC92F in the Queensland Formula Ford Championship, winning races in a sporadic campaign.
In 2000 Power ran a full campaign leading to his first title in the Swift while simultaneously racing a late-model Spectrum 07 on the Australian Formula Ford Championship, finishing a promising seventh. Still running a small family-oriented team in 2001, Power upgraded to a Stealth RF95, a Western Australian modification of a 1995 Van Diemen.
Power finished second in the series behind the factory-supported Van Diemen driver, Will Davison.
Social Network
Will Power actively engages with his fans on various social media platforms. He maintains a presence on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, where he shares insights into his racing life, training regimens, and day-to-day activities. His Instagram handle is @willpower, and he has a significant following, reflecting his popularity in the motorsport community.
Power missed the season-opening race at St. Petersburg due to the medical team believing that he had a concussion stemming from an accident that he had in one of the practices leading up to the race; it turned out that he did not have a concussion (it could have been an ear or sinus infection that was causing the concussion-like symptoms).
Despite this setback, Power would go on to finish second in the points behind his teammate Simon Pagenaud and won 4 of the 16 races that year: the second race at Detroit (Belle Isle), Road America, Toronto, and Pocono.
Education
Will Power completed his early education in Australia, before pursuing racing at an international level. While he did not follow a traditional academic track, he credits his experience in motorsport and the challenges faced on the racetrack as the cornerstone of his practical education, honing skills in strategy, endurance, and teamwork that are vital in both racing and business endeavors.
On 19 November 2009, Team Penske announced that Power would join the team full-time for the 2010 season with sponsorship from Verizon Wireless. Power dominantly opened the season, winning the first two races of the 2010 season at Brazil and St. Petersburg, making him the first IndyCar driver since Sam Hornish Jr.
in 2001 to win the first two events of the year. He went on to win from the pole at Watkins Glen International, giving Roger Penske his first IndyCar Series win at the historic track. Over the course of the season, Power scored five wins (all on road courses) and a record eight pole positions.
Power's efforts were rewarded with triumph in the Mario Andretti Road Course Championship, winning the inaugural Mario Andretti Trophy as the road course champion for the 2010 IndyCar Series season.
