Will Power Surge: New Study Reveals the Simple Daily Habit That Doubles Self-Control

Indianapolis — An unexpected penalty has dropped two-time IndyCar champion Will Power to the very back of today’s 109th Indianapolis 500, but the veteran Australian insists the setback could fuel one of the greatest comeback stories in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” A turbulent build-up Late Friday, IndyCar officials disqualified the qualifying times of Team Penske’s Power and teammate Josef Newgarden after illegal software modifications were discovered during tech inspection, relegating the pair to 32nd and 33rd on the grid. The decision dramatically reshuffled the starting lineup and handed rookie Robert Shwartzman the pole position, while fan-favorite Pato O’Ward and reigning series champion Alex Palou now anchor the front rows. Inside the rule breach According to series officials, the No. 12 Verizon Business Chevrolet carried software that could adjust the Push-to-Pass parameters outside approved windows. Team Penske fired several engineers in the wake of the investigation and vowed to “reset its competitive culture” before the green flag drops. Power’s mindset: “Eyes forward” Despite the controversy, Power believes his extensive oval résumé—556 laps led on ovals last season, second only to teammate Scott McLaughlin—gives him a realistic shot at slicing through traffic. “I’ve raced from the snow in Toowoomba to the heat of Texas; 200 laps around IMS from the last row is just another challenge,” he said during Saturday’s media pen. Key strategy factors • Clean air vs. dirty air: Cars deep in the pack endure higher temperatures and turbulent wake, forcing engineers to trim out for straight-line speed while preserving tire life. • Yellow-flag timing: Early cautions historically bunch the field; Power will need at least one neutralization before Lap 50 to leapfrog slower traffic. • Fuel windows: With 4.5-mile stints, the sweet spot is four stops; stretching to three could gain up to 30 seconds of track position if cautions fall favorably. Title implications Power sits fourth in the championship, 31 points behind Palou. A podium from the last row would vault him squarely into the title fight heading to Detroit’s tight street course next weekend. Conversely, a crash or mechanical DNF could widen the gap to nearly two races. How to watch The 2025 Indianapolis 500 goes green at 12:45 p.m. ET on FOX, with streaming on the FOX Sports app and Peacock in the United States. International viewers can catch the race on Sky Sports F1 (UK), Stan Sport (Australia) and TSN (Canada). Bottom line Will Power’s name has become synonymous with relentless determination. Starting 33rd may be the biggest test of that willpower yet, but if history has taught Indy fans anything, it’s never count out the driver of the No. 12 when there’s hardware—and redemption—on the line.