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.