The results from the St. Petersburg race have been updated, affecting the championship standings. Pato O’Ward is now the race winner, with Will Power in second and Alexander Rossi in third. Josef Newgarden has dropped to 11th and Scott McLaughlin is now 29th in the standings.
Josef Newgarden’s lead in the IndyCar championship standings has evaporated after he and teammate Will Power were penalized for using the overtake system on restarts at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix. Their penalties resulted in Penske’s Scott McLaughlin dropping from third to 29th in the standings. Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing now leads the championship with 79 points.
Team Penske faced severe penalties after manipulating their push-to-pass system in the season-opening IndyCar race. Reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was disqualified, losing his victory, while teammate Scott McLaughlin faced the same fate. Will Power escaped without a penalty but was docked points. The team’s actions led to a $25,000 fine and the forfeiture of all prize money from the race. The disqualifications handed the victory to Pato O’Ward, marking the first win for McLaren’s IndyCar team since 2022.
Team Penske has been disqualified from the season-opening IndyCar race at St. Petersburg due to manipulation of the push-to-pass system. Pato O’Ward of McLaren, who originally finished second, has been declared the winner. The disqualification also affects Scott McLaughlin, who finished third, and Will Power, who has been docked 10 points.
Pato O’Ward has been awarded the victory in the Streets of St. Petersburg race after Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin were disqualified due to a push-to-pass violation. All three Team Penske cars were penalized, with Will Power receiving a 10-point penalty but not being disqualified.
At the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Scott Dixon showcased his unparalleled skills in a thrilling race. He implemented a masterful fuel-saving strategy, successfully defending the lead from faster opponents in the final stages. His precise maneuvering through lapped traffic and strategic calculations led him to his 57th career win and second victory at Long Beach. Despite early dominance from Will Power, a safety caution caused a significant strategy split, which Dixon capitalized on. The race featured intense on-track battles, including an incident involving Colton Herta and Josef Newgarden, and a disappointing weekend for Arrow McLaren. Theo Pourchaire made an impressive IndyCar debut, finishing 11th in his first race. The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach proved once again why it is regarded as one of the most captivating IndyCar events outside the Indianapolis 500.
Scott Dixon secured a memorable victory at Texas Motor Speedway, showcasing his exceptional fuel management skills. After a caution period negated Will Power’s early lead, Dixon emerged victorious, having skillfully managed his fuel consumption to perfection. Despite starting eighth, Dixon benefited from using his fresh set of alternate tires on lap 24, giving him a crucial edge over Power, who struggled on used tires.
Speculation is rampant in the IndyCar paddock about driver free agency following injuries and contract expirations. David Malukas’s ongoing wrist injury has cast doubt on his future at Arrow McLaren, while two-time champion Josef Newgarden, Alexander Rossi, Christian Lundgaard, Rinus VeeKay, and others face contract negotiations. McLaren, with potentially two seats to fill, is at the center of the free agency buzz, along with Rahal Letterman Lanigan and Ed Carpenter Racing.
Theo Pourchaire, the reigning Formula 2 champion, will continue to race for Arrow McLaren SP in the IndyCar Series at Barber Motorsports Park. Pourchaire made his IndyCar debut with the team at the Streets of Long Beach, where he finished 11th. He will substitute for David Malukas, who is recovering from a left wrist injury. Pourchaire’s performance in Long Beach impressed team principal Gavin Ward, who praised his enthusiasm and progress. Pourchaire’s contract includes two races, with the Barber Motorsports Park round dependent on Malukas’ health.
Theo Pourchaire, the reigning Formula 2 champion, will continue to substitute for David Malukas in the IndyCar Series at Barber Motorsports Park next weekend. Pourchaire made his IndyCar debut on the Streets of Long Beach last weekend, where he started 22nd and finished a respectable 11th for Arrow McLaren. The team had initially relied on Callum Ilott as a stand-in for Malukas, but a scheduling conflict with the World Endurance Championship prevented him from running Long Beach. Pourchaire, a reserve and test driver for Sauber’s Formula 1 team, proved to be an impressive performer at Long Beach, and has been praised by team principal Gavin Ward for his enthusiasm and quick adaptation. While Malukas continues to recover from wrist surgery, Pourchaire will be given the opportunity to extend his time in IndyCar at the scenic 2.3-mile, 17-turn natural terrain road course in Birmingham, Alabama.
