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Zak Brown: Indy 500 scandal raises questions over Penske’s “integrity”
McLaren Racing chief Zak Brown expressed concerns over the integrity of Team Penske’s decision-makers following the scandal involving the illegal modification of Josef Newgarden and Will Power’s cars at the Indy 500.
Penske faced penalties from IndyCar, including a $100,000 fine per entry, strategist suspensions, and the drivers being sent to the back of the grid for the race.
Brown highlighted the potential conflict of interest with Roger Penske owning Team Penske, IndyCar, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, giving any scandal involving the team added significance.
He questioned the intention behind the modifications on the Penske cars, suggesting it was not an honest mistake, but a deliberate act with implications for the race’s fairness.
Brown also called for IndyCar to enhance its technical resources to better detect and address any violations, emphasizing the need for transparency and integrity in motorsport.
