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SHOCKING – Indy 500 Chaos: Penalties Shake Up Finishing Order, Suspending Top Drivers

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
May 26, 2025
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SHOCKING – Indy 500 Chaos: Penalties Shake Up Finishing Order, Suspending Top Drivers

May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; IndyCar series driver Takuma Sato (75) and driver Graham Rahal (15) during the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

The Indianapolis 500 finishing order was thrown into chaos as late penalties reshaped the results, with suspensions also being handed out to those involved in the controversy.

In a shocking turn of events, three cars from the prestigious race failed their post-race inspections and were subsequently relegated to the bottom of the rankings. Among them was the second-place finisher, Marcus Ericsson, who was found guilty of technical violations alongside his Andretti teammate Kyle Kirkwood and PREMA Racing’s Callum Ilott.

INDYCAR revealed that modifications were made to the Energy Management System (EMS) covers and cover-to-A-arm mounting points of cars 27 and 28, with unapproved spacers and parts being used. Additionally, Ilott’s entry failed to meet the minimum endplate height and location specification.

As a result of the penalties, David Malukas was promoted to second place and McLaren’s Pato O’Ward to third place. The reshuffling of the results also meant adjustments in prize money and championship race points for the drivers and teams involved.

Each car was slapped with a hefty $100,000 fine, and the team/competition managers were handed one-race suspensions to be served at the upcoming IndyCar race in Detroit.

The violations were deemed to be in breach of several rules outlined by INDYCAR, including improper conduct, the requirement for parts to be used as supplied without modification, and adherence to technical inspection dimensions for the front wing.

The aftermath of the Indy 500 is sure to reverberate throughout the motorsport world, with fans and experts alike questioning the integrity of the competition and the future implications for the teams involved.

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