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The NTT IndyCar Series has announced that three drivers will have grid penalties for this weekend’s race at Mid-Ohio. Marcus Armstrong, Pietro Fittipaldi, and Felix Rosenqvist have all fallen foul of the series limits on engine usage, and will drop down the order before the green flag on Sunday. The three drivers, who are members […]
Marcus Armstrong, Pietro Fittipaldi, and Felix Rosenqvist have exceeded the series limits on engine usage and will face penalties on Sunday.Racing for Chip Ganassi Racing, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Meyer Shank Racing, respectively, all three drivers are powered by Honda engines.These penalties are based on the number of engines used so far this season, reflecting the impact of earlier failures on the teams.In addition to grid penalties, the drivers will not earn manufacturer points for Honda for the remainder of the season due to the engines used.The penalty of a six-place drop is specific to the road course of Mid-Ohio, with a steeper nine-position drop at oval rounds.The penalties coincide with the debut of hybrid power units, adding a new dimension to the event which starts on July 7 at 1:45 PM eastern time.
