Colton Herta raises concerns about Josef Newgarden's use of IndyCar's push-to-pass system, which was disabled for the field but allegedly used by Newgarden on restarts at St. Petersburg.

By the Numbers
  • Herta's No. 26 Andretti Global Honda was passed by Newgarden on the first restart.
  • Newgarden spent 30 minutes explaining his misunderstanding of the push-to-pass rules.
Yes, But

Herta and other drivers believe Newgarden's explanation doesn't excuse the repeated illegal use of the system, questioning his knowledge after being in the series for 10 years.

State of Play
  • Herta alerted race director Kyle Novak to the situation after St. Petersburg.
  • Many drivers, including Herta, expressed skepticism and lack of sympathy towards Newgarden and Team Penske.
What's Next

It remains to be seen how IndyCar and teams address the fallout from Newgarden's actions and the impact on future races.

Bottom Line

Colton Herta's doubts about Newgarden's explanation highlight concerns about fairness and adherence to rules in competitive motorsports, signaling the need for accountability and transparency.