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Penske duo Josef Newgarden, Will Power sent to the back of the grid for Indy 500
IndyCar announced on Monday that Penske drivers Josef Newgarden and Will Power have been sent to the rear of the field for this week’s Indianapolis 500 for breaching technical regulations.
They qualified in 11th and 12th position but have now been relegated to 32nd and 33rd on the starting grid, respectively.
Scott McLaughlin, Penske’s third driver, retains his 10th-place starting position.
Following the discovery of a modified rear attenuator on two Penske cars, each entry faces a $100,000 fine, with their team strategists suspended.
Newgarden and Power will lose their qualification points for the Indy 500 as a result of the violations.
IndyCar President J. Douglas Boles emphasized the importance of upholding the race’s integrity and ensuring compliance with regulations.
