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The NTT IndyCar Series announced on Thursday that it will implement a new independent officiating system beginning in the 2026 season. Instead of being governed by the series itself, enforcement of rules will be governed by a new oversight board that does not report to IndyCar or Penske officials. A new organization called IndyCar Officiating […]
The NTT IndyCar Series will introduce a new independent officiating system starting in the 2026 season, overseen by a new oversight board separate from IndyCar and Penske officials. IndyCar Officiating Inc. has been established for this purpose, with a three-person board including Ray Evernham, Raj Nair, and Ronan Morgan. The FIA appointed Ronan Morgan to the board despite IndyCar not being FIA-sanctioned, with no further FIA involvement beyond this appointment. Penske President Mark Miles expressed excitement for the new officiating structure, emphasizing independence and shared responsibility in implementing it for the 2026 seasons. Recent high-profile infractions, like Team Penske’s seam manipulation at Indianapolis 500 qualifying, highlighted the need for changes to IndyCar’s officiating system. The move towards an independent enforcement program aims to address concerns of impartial enforcement and ensure fair application of rules in the future.
