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A war of words – and more than that – has broken out between Santino Ferrucci and two Andretti drivers after Detroit IndyCar practice.
A new rivalry has sparked in IndyCar as Santino Ferrucci pushed Kyle Kirkwood in the pits after an on-track incident in Detroit. Kirkwood labeled the incident as “dumb” and “dangerous.” The Detroit street track, holding its second IndyCar race, presents challenges with short lap times leading to traffic jams, especially in the final practice before qualifying. The dispute in question occurred when Ferrucci aggressively maneuvered, potentially compromising Kirkwood’s racing line. Kirkwood criticized Ferrucci’s actions, noting the unnecessary risk and lack of sportsmanship. Fellow driver Colton Herta also expressed frustration with Ferrucci’s behavior, calling him a “headcase” and mentioning his low standings despite driving a Penske car. The tense situation escalated with shoving in the pits, highlighting the growing animosity between the drivers.
