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Roger Penske responds to fear that Josef Newgarden’s Indy 500 winner was illegal
Roger Penske has addressed concerns about Josef Newgarden’s Indy 500-winning car from last year potentially being illegal. Newgarden and teammate Will Power were disqualified from Fast 12 Qualifying due to a rule violation involving a rear attenuator. It has been suggested that Newgarden’s winning car contained the same illegal parts and is now in a museum. Pato O’Ward, who was overtaken by Newgarden in the 2024 race, has expressed frustration about this situation. Despite the controversy, Roger Penske maintains that no rules were broken during last year’s race and defended the team’s actions. Team Penske faced penalties, including starting at the back of the grid, fines, and the departures of three executives, but Penske believes Newgarden and Power deserve to compete in the Indy 500.
