Overview
- Josef Newgarden and Will Power's cars were found with illegal rear attenuator modifications during Indy 500 qualifying, leading to disqualification from the Fast 12 and back-of-grid starting positions.
- Roger Penske fired team president Tim Cindric, managing director Ron Ruzewski, and general manager Kyle Moyer, citing organizational failures over the past two years.
- This marks Team Penske’s second major rule violation in consecutive seasons, following a push-to-pass scandal in 2024 that also resulted in penalties.
- IndyCar is evaluating the creation of an independent governing body to address concerns over impartiality given Penske's dual role as team owner and series proprietor.
- Team Penske has announced new race strategists and engineers for its drivers ahead of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, aiming to refocus on race performance.