The incident sent shockwaves through the paddock, with rival team owner Chip Ganassi expressing disappointment and calling it a “blemish” on the series. IndyCar emphasized the importance of integrity in the championship and implemented new technical inspection procedures to prevent similar violations. Team Penske President Tim Cindric acknowledged the software error that enabled push-to-pass deployment during restarts. Newgarden dropped to 11th in the championship standings, while Scott Dixon took the lead. This is the second instance of a Team Penske driver facing penalties this season, following Joey Logano’s fine and penalty for an illegal glove in a NASCAR race.
Penske Team Disqualified for Manipulation: Win Stripped from Newgarden
