Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden and Will Power have been placed at the back row for the Indianapolis 500 due to an illegal car modification issue detected during qualifying. Newgarden and Power were removed from the Fast 12 session on Sunday after a problem with Newgarden’s rear attenuator was discovered, which was also found in Power’s car. Despite attempts to rectify the issue, the modifications were not permitted, leading to their disqualification from pole contention, claimed by Robert Shwartzman. IndyCar officials decided to move Newgarden to 32nd and Power to 33rd,…
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The Uphill Battle: Power and Newgarden’s Journey from Last to Victory in the Indy 500
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway last Sunday, IndyCar officials discovered unauthorized modifications on the rear attenuator of Josef Newgarden’s No. 2 Penske Chevrolet, sparking controversy. While Will Power passed pre-qualifying tech despite modifications, Newgarden did not, leading to their cars being removed from the grid. Originally set to start 11th and 12th, both drivers were penalized after competitors raised concerns about fairness. Newgarden & Power will now start 32nd and 33rd, respectively, at the rear of the field for the Indy 500. IndyCar took strong action, including suspensions, fines, and the…
BővebbenCrushing Consequences: Team Penske Faces Major Sanctions in the Aftermath of the Indy 500
Team Penske hit with huge Indy 500 punishments including suspensions
BővebbenPole Position Perfection: Unveiling the Thrilling 2025 Indy 500 Qualifying Results
Full qualifying results for the 2025 Indy 500 from Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
BővebbenUnraveling the Chaos: The Inside Story of Penske’s Qualifying Disaster
Team Penske has explained why two of its cars weren’t allowed to qualify for the Indy 500 on a day when its third car had already crashed in practice and been ruled out
BővebbenIndy 500 Chaos: Josef Newgarden and Will Power Banned from Qualifying After Inspection Failure
The Top 12 qualifying session for the Indianapolis 500 was much more dramatic than it was meant to be on account of a couple high profile disqualifications. As the cars were lined up in pit lane preparing to qualify, the Team Penske crew had the rear wing of Will Power’s car removed. The team was […]
BővebbenThrilling Indy 500 Practice: Josef Newgarden Sets the Pace as Rasmussen Sparks Drama
Day 3 of Indy 500 practice brought a heightened sense of urgency compared to previous days, with short tempers and intense action on the track. Josef Newgarden set the pace for Team Penske, followed by Scott Dixon and Conor Daly impressing for their respective teams. Santino Ferrucci’s struggles continued, resulting in a drive-through penalty for crossing the pit exit lane white line. Balance issues plagued drivers like Graham Rahal, with the added weight from the hybrid unit challenging their handling. Despite daring draft maneuvers, tensions rose when Nolan Siegel criticized…
BővebbenRevving Into the Future: Josef Newgarden Delivers Insights on the 2025 Indy 500 with Hybrid Engines
In addition to the usual challenge of winning the Indy 500, the 2025 drivers and teams must now contend with the new hybrid unit premiering at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, adding a decisive factor to the race. The hybrid drivetrain made its debut at IndyCar in July 2024 and has since been tested on various tracks but never on a superspeedway until the Indy 500, requiring competitors to adapt to its effects on qualifying trim and race strategy. Teams have been testing the hybrid at IMS since last year, with…
BővebbenRevolutionizing Racing: FOX Brings Kentucky Derby-style Betting to the Indy 500
This past weekend FOX produced its first IndyCar broadcast of a new partnership, televising the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and showcasing Alex Palou’s jumpstart on the 2025 season. The broadcast was the culmination of an offseason filled with heavy investment by the network, which included the production and wide distribution of multiple high-quality commercials […]
BővebbenAlex Palou Dominates IndyCar Season Opener with Masterful Victory
The first race of the 2025 IndyCar season took place on Sunday afternoon under picture perfect skies on the shores of St. Petersburg, Florida. 27 drivers took the green flag, including two racing for the series’ newest team PREMA. But only one driver was able to take victory at the end of the 100-lap event. […]
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