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Rinus Veekay suggests a different punishment for Josef Newgarden and Will Power
Rinus Veekay believes that Team Penske should have faced a different punishment for their controversy during Indy 500 qualifying. The Penske drivers, Josef Newgarden and Will Power, failed a technical inspection and were not allowed on the track due to an illegal modification to the rear attenuator of their cars. Veekay suggested that Penske should have been sent to the Last Chance Qualifying session to earn their spot in the field, rather than starting at the back of the grid. Jacob Abel, who was bumped out of the race to make room for Penske, expressed his disappointment but emphasized the importance of earning one’s place on merit. The controversy surrounding Team Penske’s violation has sparked criticism from other drivers and team owners in the IndyCar community, with Scott Dixon and Zak Brown questioning the decision-making of Penske’s leadership.
