Just over a week has passed since IndyCar announced the disqualification of two Team Penske entries from the 2024 season-opening
Since the illegal use of Team Penske’s Push to Pass system, various explanations have emerged, all pointing to Team Penske as the party responsible for the software code bypassing IndyCar’s locks. The incident raised questions from drivers, teams, and fans about who was aware of the modifications and why they were only uncovered post-race. General Motors President Mark Reuss recently stated that Chevrolet employees were not involved in or knowledgeable of the illegal use of the system, following an investigation conducted by a third-party law firm. Both Chevrolet and Honda have teams of engineers assigned to individual teams at races, ensuring the power units perform optimally throughout the race weekend. Despite Chevrolet engineers collecting numerous data points, it appears they were unaware of the unauthorized modification that led to penalties. Josef Newgarden acknowledged in a press conference that he and his crew knew of the changes but believed IndyCar’s rules had been revised to allow the boost system’s use during restarts.
