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Team Penske’s controversial IndyCar season continued at Gateway with Will Power giving his team-mate Josef Newgarden the middle finger. The continuing drama creates uncomfortable questions for both series and team…
The incident between Will Power and Josef Newgarden at a crucial race for the championship highlighted the controversial IndyCar season for Team Penske. This clash added to the ongoing controversies and frustrations within the team. Power expressing his frustration towards Newgarden showcased the tension between the two drivers. The slow restart by Newgarden raised questions about preferential treatment and the boundaries between Penske as a team and Penske as a series owner. The aftermath of the incident and the interpretation of the rules added complexity to the situation. IndyCar’s scrutiny of restart procedures on ovals underlines the importance of safety and the series’ reputation.
