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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
Team Penske experienced setbacks during Indianapolis 500 qualifying when its third car crashed, forcing two other cars out. Despite Scott McLaughlin’s crash, Josef Newgarden and Will Power tried to qualify but were disqualified for unauthorized work. An issue with the rear wing and attenuator seal prompted IndyCar officials to pull both cars from qualifying. Team Penske president Tim Cindric explained the situation and acknowledged the need for internal adjustments. Although the team initially believed they could make modifications, they ultimately accepted their mistake and missed the opportunity to compete. The incident highlighted the importance of following strict technical regulations in motor racing.
