Power predicts a Penske 1-2-3-4 in 2017

Will Power knows that by freezing the aero kits for 2017 IndyCar handed the Chevy teams a gift because the Honda aero kit, with its closed 'butt bumpers,' has more drag – a decided disadvantage they are not able to fix

Will Power expects Team Penske to maintain its edge over the opposition this season, and that it could even go one better in the points table by claiming an unprecedented 1-2-3-4.

The 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series champion, who last year finished runner-up in the points race for the fourth time, said that he expects all four Penske drivers to be in contention for the title.

He told Motorsport.com: "If you look at the drivers, Simon [Pagenaud, reigning champion] will be as strong as ever, obviously. Last year the season really flowed for him. He had his bad times, too, but he was on top of things in every respect so obviously he’s the benchmark for everyone going into this season.

"Then Helio [Castroneves] is always a threat on any type of track we run on. Still really quick. And Josef [Newgarden, Penske’s replacement for Juan Pablo Montoya] is definitely going to have a shot at the title. The way I look at it, he was a contender for most of 2016 even before he joined Penske, so it’s logical he’s going to be even stronger now he's with us.

"So I still think our team is the best, and I think opposition-wise, it really depends on how much progress Honda has made with its engine this off-season. If they’ve only matched Chevy’s progress, I think it’s going to be hard for anyone to contend with Penske, at least, over a whole season. I think we could even get a 1-2-3-4 in the championship. We got 1-2-3 last year, and in 2014 we had a 1-2-4…"