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04/24 09:07 CDT Josef Newgarden's win in IndyCar's season-opening race has been
disqualified. O'Ward named winner
Josef Newgarden's win in IndyCar's season-opening race has been disqualified.
O'Ward named winner
By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer
Josef Newgarden's win in IndyCar's season-opening race at St. Petersburg was
disqualified Wednesday because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system
during the race, making Pato O'Ward the winner.
O'Ward, who drives for McLaren, had originally finished second.
Penske teammate Scott McLaughlin, who finished third, was also disqualified.
Will Power, the third Penske driver, was docked 10 points. Additionally, all
three entries have been fined $25,000 and will forfeit all prize money
associated with the race.
"The integrity of the IndyCar Series championship is critical to everything we
do," IndyCar President Jay Frye said. "While the violation went undetected at
St. Petersburg, IndyCar discovered the manipulation during Sunday's warmup in
Long Beach and immediately addressed it ensuring all cars were compliant for
the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Beginning with this week's race at Barber
Motorsports Park, new technical inspection procedures will be in place to deter
this violation."
Roger Penske owns IndyCar.
Newgarden, a two-time IndyCar champion and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner, is
in a contract year with Penske.
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