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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Both Christian Lundgaard and Santino Ferrucci have been handed penalties for illegal engine changes.
Yesterday’s fastest driver, Christian Lundgaard, and AJ Foyt driver, Santino Ferrucci, have both been handed a six-grid penalty for tomorrow’s IndyCar race in Portland due to unapproved engine changes. Lundgaard led Practice One with a lap time of 58.5320s, while Ferrucci struggled in 23rd place with a time of 59.2131s. Ferrucci’s session was disrupted when his car caught fire. Lundgaard, positive after a break, emphasized the importance of the team members’ mental well-being and preparation. Both drivers faced engine-related issues, hinting at potential further penalties for the weekend.
