Will Power climbs from last to third in Ontario IndyCar race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
In the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on August 16, Will Power finished third after starting from the back of the grid due to a qualifying spin. The two-time NTT IndyCar Series champion managed to secure a podium position through a combination of solid pace, strategic decisions, and key overtakes. Despite his challenging starting position, Power's performance highlights his resilience and skill on a difficult track. The race showcased some exciting competition and strategy among the field as drivers vied for position throughout the event.
- •Will Power started from the back due to a spin in qualifying.
- •He finished third in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy.
- •Power utilized good pace and strategic decisions to climb the field.
- •The race highlighted competitive driving among the IndyCar field.
- 4:07 PMMotorsport.com — Will Power goes from dead last to the podium in manic Markham IndyCar race
- 8:52 PMRacer — Power lauds ‘good-crazy’ Markham track after ‘impossible’ run from last to third
"Will Power converted starting dead last into a remarkable podium result on the Streets of Markham on Sunday. After starting 25th, the 45-year-old Aussie maneuvered around the tricky 2.19-mile, 12-turn temporary street circuit in what became arguably the most chaotic race of the 2026 IndyCar season to finish third in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. “I don't know how we ended ...Keep reading
"Two-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Will Power admits that he didn’t expect to finish on the podium in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham after a spin in qualifying forced him to start from the back of the grid. However, good pace, wise strategy, decisive passes and (largely) staying...
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 17, 2026, 4:07 PMWill Power goes from dead last to the podium in manic Markham IndyCar race
Will Power converted starting dead last into a remarkable podium result on the Streets of Markham on Sunday. After starting 25th, the 45-year-old Aussie maneuvered around the tricky 2.19-mile, 12-turn temporary street circuit in what became arguably the most chaotic race of the 2026 IndyCar season to finish third in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. “I don't know how we ended ...Keep reading
- RacerAug 16, 2026, 8:52 PMPower lauds ‘good-crazy’ Markham track after ‘impossible’ run from last to third
Two-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Will Power admits that he didn’t expect to finish on the podium in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham after a spin in qualifying forced him to start from the back of the grid. However, good pace, wise strategy, decisive passes and (largely) staying...
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