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Scott Dixon didn’t spend all of Sunday’s 100-lap race without the ability to communicate with his team on pit lane. But the eventual second-place finisher did lose contact with his Chip Ganassi Rac…
Scott Dixon lost communication with his team during Sunday’s IndyCar race, leading to him losing the lead to teammate Alex Palou. Dixon mentioned that the radio issues started before the halfway point, causing him to miss a critical pit stop opportunity. Despite the malfunction, Dixon managed to finish second in the race. The team’s race strategist acknowledged the communication breakdown and explained the challenges they faced during the event. IndyCar’s rule book requires constant communication between drivers and pit crews, raising questions about potential breaches and enforcement policies. This incident is likely to prompt a review of communication protocols and rules for future races.
