P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Everybody in the IndyCar paddock is talking about Team Penske’s misuse of the Push to Pass system in St. Petersburg
At Barber Motorsports Park on Friday, Graham Rahal expressed his discontent with the explanations given by Josef Newgarden and his team regarding a recent infraction. Rahal was critical of the excuses provided and felt they were not valid. He emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and honesty, urging for accountability.
Team Penske attributed the violation to a software oversight that allowed their drivers to utilize a boost system on restarts. Newgarden believed this allowance was a new rule by the series, further complicating the situation. Rahal found the excuses disappointing and emphasized the simplicity of the issue.
Despite the controversy, Newgarden performed well in practice, quickly moving past the incident. The weekend schedule includes additional practice rounds and qualifying sessions leading up to the Children’s of Alabama Grand Prix on Saturday. Rahal acknowledged Team Penske’s competitiveness but remained firm in his stance on transparency and integrity in motorsports.
