P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Josef Newgarden was aiming to become the first driver to win three Indy 500s in a row.
Josef Newgarden missed out on the opportunity to score his third consecutive win at the Indianapolis 500 due to mechanical problems that plagued his #2 Dallara-Chevrolet car. Despite a remarkable recovery from being sent to the back of the grid, Newgarden’s chances of victory were dashed when he encountered fuel pressure issues on lap 135. The Penske crew’s efforts to fix the problem proved unsuccessful, forcing Newgarden to retire from the 109th running of the race. Reflecting on his disappointing DNF, Newgarden expressed gratitude for the chance to compete at Indianapolis but lamented the missed opportunity to contend for the win. The day also saw misfortune for other Penske drivers, with Scott McLaughlin crashing on the parade lap and Will Power finishing 19th, a lap down from the race winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.
