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Roger Penske has suspended multiple members of his Team Penske IndyCar operation in the wake of the push-to-pass cheating ordeal that led to fines and disqualifications for Josef Newgarden’s No. 2 …
In response to the push-to-pass cheating controversy that resulted in fines and disqualifications for Team Penske IndyCar drivers, Roger Penske has suspended multiple key members of his team, including president Tim Cindric, managing director Ron Ruzewski, race engineer Luke Mason, and assistant engineer Robbie Atkinson for the next two IndyCar races. These suspensions mean the affected employees will not be able to participate in any of Team Penske’s activities during the month of May, including the Indianapolis Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. Following an internal review, Team Penske admitted significant failures in their processes and internal communications, leading to the suspensions of Mason, Atkinson, Ruzewski, and Cindric. Penske, taking full responsibility for the incident, acknowledged the mistakes and expressed regret for the impact on the sport and his team. Despite the ordeal, Penske did not suspend any members of Scott McLaughlin’s team, which some view as a form of vindication for the team. In the wake of the suspensions, Cindric emphasized the importance of accountability and apologized for the oversight, acknowledging the need to protect and enhance the reputation of the Team Penske brand.
