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Colton Herta suspected something funny was going on with Josef Newgarden and his No. 2 Team Penske Chevy at St. Petersburg. With hindsight, we now know Newgarden was illegally using IndyCar’s push-…
Colton Herta suspected foul play with Josef Newgarden and Team Penske at St. Petersburg, where Newgarden was found illegally using IndyCar’s push-to-pass system. Herta sent video evidence to race director Kyle Novak, questioning Chevy’s off-season gains. Newgarden justified his actions as a misunderstanding, but Herta and other drivers were unconvinced, emphasizing the importance of knowing the rules after years in the series. Despite the incident, Herta maintains faith in IndyCar and its teams, dismissing Newgarden’s $25,000 penalty with a light-hearted comment.
