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Team Penske has announced the strategist line-up for its 2026 IndyCar effort, and an unexpected name is included in the list. Tim Cindric will return to the team as strategist for Scott McLaughlin in the #3 entry, marking a return to the team he left just eight months ago. Cindric was one of three leadership […]
Team Penske has announced the strategist line-up for its 2026 IndyCar effort, and an unexpected name is included in the list: Tim Cindric. Cindric will return to the team as strategist for Scott McLaughlin in the #3 entry, marking a return to the team he left just eight months ago. Cindric was one of three leadership members fired from Team Penske on the Wednesday before the 109th Indianapolis 500, following disqualification from Indy 500 qualifying due to improperly modified attenuators. Despite the cheating scandal, Cindric’s quick return to the organization came as a surprise to many. Scott McLaughlin expressed excitement over working with Cindric again and praised his mentorship and expertise, looking forward to the collaboration in the upcoming season. The fallout also saw the departure of IndyCar Managing Director Ron Ruzewski, who is set to join Andretti Global as Team Principal in 2026, following Will Power to the team.
