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The NTT IndyCar Series has levied a grid penalty on Kyffin Simpson for his involvement in a first lap incident at the previous race. Simpson was deemed to have been responsible for the opening lap tussle with Felix Rosenqvist in Laguna Seca, which sent both spinning through the gravel. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver retired […]
The NTT IndyCar Series issued a grid penalty to Kyffin Simpson for his role in a first lap incident at the prior race, where he was held accountable for an altercation with Felix Rosenqvist at Laguna Seca, causing both cars to spin off track. Despite retiring on the spot, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Simpson will have a six place grid penalty for the upcoming event, moving him back three rows from his qualifying position. As per the rules, penalties not served during the event of the violation can be applied at the following race, as specified in a statement by the series after reviewing the incident. This setback follows a strong performance by Simpson, with three top 10 finishes in recent races, including his first podium, but the 27th place finish at Laguna Seca combined with the upcoming penalty in Portland hinders his momentum with just three races remaining in the season.
