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New IndyCar president Doug Boles has his first competition decision to make after last week’s full-field test at Sebring International Raceway. Scott Dixon’s brand-new engine completed four miles b…
After Scott Dixon’s brand-new engine failed during a test at Sebring, he is facing the possibility of a penalty according to IndyCar’s rulebook. The cause of the engine failure was deemed a freak occurrence unrelated to any actions by Dixon or his team. This incident was isolated, as no other Honda-powered teams experienced similar issues during the test. Under IndyCar’s engine supply system, each entry is provided with four engines per season at a cost of $1.6 million per lease, with penalties for exceeding this limit. Due to Dixon’s testing mishap, he will already be using his second engine at the upcoming St. Petersburg race, potentially leading to grid penalties later in the season. Despite calls for exceptions, the rules currently do not allow for such accommodations in cases of immediate engine failures.
