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Team president Tim Cindric and two other senior figures have left the Penske IndyCar team as part of what Roger Penske called “necessary changes” in the wake of its Indy 500 qualifying cheating row
Tim Cindric, the team president, and two other senior figures have left the Penske IndyCar team due to “necessary changes” following a cheating incident during Indianapolis 500 qualifying. The #2 car of Josef Newgarden failed inspection, leading to both it and the #12 car of Will Power being withdrawn from the qualifying shootout. As a result, both cars were sent to the back of the grid for the race. Cindric remarked on internal issues that needed to be addressed within the team. He had been suspended from his role as Newgarden’s strategist for the remainder of the Indy 500. Cindric, who had been with the team since 1999, was previously suspended for a push-to-pass scandal. Team owner Roger Penske emphasized the importance of integrity and apologised for the team’s errors. The Penske IndyCar team announced these departures as “personnel changes” and hinted at upcoming replacements for the Indianapolis 500.
