P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced three grid penalties for this weekend’s race at Portland International Raceway. The penalties will be levied to Graham Rahal, Kyle Kirkwood, and David Malukas for using too many engine throughout the season. All three entries have used their yearly allocation set by IndyCar, and will be moved six positions […]
Penalties will be imposed on Graham Rahal, Kyle Kirkwood, and David Malukas for exceeding the allowed number of engines this season. As a consequence, all three cars will be moved six positions down the grid from their qualifying spots. The penalty differs between road and street courses compared to oval events, hence the six-position drop this weekend. These penalties only apply to Honda-powered entries, similar to last weekend’s sanctions. Honda has faced challenges with engine failures earlier in the season, leading to current issues for their cars. Kyle Kirkwood is the most impacted championship contender, though he is already far from the title race in seventh place, more than 100 points behind the leader, Alex Palou. With three remaining races in the 2024 season after this weekend, more penalties might surface, especially if drivers experience significant crashes causing powertrain damage.
