Results for: Josef Newgarden

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.

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.