Josef Newgarden accepted blame for unknowingly using a manipulated push-to-pass system in his season-opening IndyCar win, leading to its disqualification and his win being stripped.

By the Numbers
  • Newgarden won the season-opening IndyCar race before the disqualification.
  • The Penske drivers were fined $25,000 due to the manipulated systems being on all three cars.
Yes, But

Some competitors, like Colton Herta, are skeptical of Newgarden's and Team Penske's explanations and view them as dishonest.

State of Play
  • Newgarden's win was stripped, leading to turmoil in IndyCar as the series prepares for the upcoming Indianapolis 500.
  • Team Penske President Tim Cindric has denied any intentional wrongdoing, emphasizing that the actions were unintentional.
What's Next

Newgarden aims to regain trust through his actions and move forward from the embarrassment caused by the disqualification.

Bottom Line

Newgarden's inadvertent use of the manipulated system resulted in the disqualification of his win, sparking skepticism from competitors and a challenging journey to rebuild trust and reputation in the IndyCar community.