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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Andretti Releases Statement After Two Shock Indy 500 Disqualifications And Fines
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Andretti IndyCar team has released a statement after two of its cars were disqualified from the Indianapolis 500. IndyCar confirmed that the No. 27 and 28 of Andretti Global and the No. 90 of PREMA Racing had failed post-race technical inspections. As a result, they were disqualified and each car was slapped with a hefty $100,000 fine. Why were Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood disqualified? IndyCar confirmed that the No. 27 and No. 28 Hondas were in violation of: "Rule 9.3.1. Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties. Marcus Ericsson, driver of the #28 Andretti Global Honda, looks on during the Carb Day practice prior to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis,... Marcus Ericsson, driver of the #28 Andretti Global Honda, looks on during the Carb Day practice prior to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. More"Rule 14.1.2. Questions to be submitted and will be answered via IRIS. Modifications must be approved seven days prior to the date of intended use. "Rule 14.1.3. All parts provided by an Approved Supplier must be used as supplied without modification unless otherwise approved by INDYCAR and stated in these Rules or in update bulletins." Andretti responds to Indy 500 disqualifications In response to the penalties, Andretti shared a statement on social media. "We are in receipt of the Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Penalty Notice as provided by IndyCar," the team commented. "We are taking the necessary time to assess the information and we will be requesting a full review with IndyCar." Team Statement — Andretti INDYCAR & INDY NXT (@AndrettiIndy) May 26, 2025 Why was PREMA Racing's Callum Ilott disqualified? IndyCar confirmed that Ilott's No. 90 was in violation of: "Rule 9.3.1. Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties. "Rule 14.7.6.8. Front wing must adhere to the following Technical Inspection dimensions: Failure of the left side minimum endplate height "Rule 14.7.6.4., which requires endplates, wing flaps and mainplanes remain in the designed location." After crossing the line in second, Ericsson moves down to 31st, with Kirkwood and Ilot moved to 32nd and 33rd, respectively.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Marco Andretti 'shoved into wall' on Lap 4 crash during Indy 500. Will he run next year?
INDIANAPOLIS — A multi-car collision resulted in Marco Andretti's 2025 Indianapolis 500 ending in the first turn. Andretti was on the outside of Dreyer and Reinbold Racing teammates Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey when Hunter-Reay moved the No. 23 Chevrolet to the right. Harvey was alongside Hunter-Reay and moved in reaction to his teammate, colliding with Andretti. Advertisement 'I'm fine, just bummed. I wait all year for this and to have it end that early is as frustrating that it gets. If I had a crystal ball, I just would've waited, but it's not really in my nature to do that,' Andretti said. 'I had a really good start going and just got crowded at the top. I couldn't move up anymore and got shoved into the wall.' The No. 98 Honda spun and hit the wall with the left side of the car before it slid to a stop near the outside wall in Turn 1. Andretti climbed out of the car under his own power. The 20-year-veteran addressed whether the crash would motivate him to run in the 110th Indianapolis 500. 'It would suck to go out like that, wouldn't it?,' Andretti said. Advertisement Indy 500 crash: Scott McLaughlin out of Indianapolis 500 after parade lap to start race This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: 2025 Indy 500 live race results: Marco Andretti crashes on Lap 4
Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Marco Andretti crashes on Lap 4 as 2025 Indy 500 resumes
INDIANAPOLIS -- A multi-car collision resulted in Marco Andretti's 2025 Indianapolis 500 ending in the first turn. Andretti was on the outside of Dreyer and Reinbold Racing teammates Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey when Hunter-Reay moved the No. 23 Chevrolet to the right. Harvey was alongside Hunter-Reay and moved in reaction to his teammate, colliding with Andretti. The No. 98 Honda spun and hit the wall with the left side of the car before it slid to a stop near the outside wall in Turn 1. Andretti climbed out of the car under his own power.
Indianapolis Star
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
'Same goal' for Marco Andretti after father's resignation from Andretti Global
INDIANAPOLIS — Michael Andretti plans to attend the Indy 500 to support his son Marco. As of now, the elder Andretti is 'relaxing in Italy,' the younger Andretti said. Since stepping down from ownership at Andretti Global, Andretti has had more leisure time. Andretti founded the motorsport team in 2003 but transitioned to an adviser role when he gave control to TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss in September. His announcement shocked the racing world but it didn't surprise Marco. 'I knew it a year before,' Marco said. Marco said the atmosphere at Andretti Global has felt the same since his father's resignation because most team members from Michael's tenure are still present. Marco said he appreciates Towriss and TWG for not cutting corners as an ownership group. 'We want to do right by them': Andretti brand key part of TWG Motorsports moving forward The Andretti family name is established in motorsport history. Michael's father, Mario Andretti, won the 1969 Indianapolis 500 and four IndyCar Series championships. Michael won 42 races and a championship in his career. Marco came on the scene in 2006 and won the IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year Award. Andretti Global already has a win this season as Towriss celebrated Kyle Kirkwood's win at the Long Beach Grand Prix, the lone race not won by Alex Palou. And a second win for the team could be even sweeter for the Andretti family. Marco is hoping to win his first Indy 500 in his 20th attempt Sunday. The 38-year-old acknowledged that his father cheering him on as a supporter Memorial Day weekend excites him. Michael's decision to relinquish ownership duties doesn't affect Marco's desire to keep racing and build upon his family legacy. 'I don't think (him stepping down) really changed my approach,' Marco said. 'That's (racing) been the same goal all along for me.'
Business Mayor
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Mayor
Andretti and Marcus Ericsson Drive Allegra Into Indianapolis 500
Even at the Indianapolis 500, it takes more than slapping a logo on a race car for a brand like Allegra to emerge from the pack. The Sanofi-produced over-the-counter allergy medication doesn't get much return from having its trademark shade of purple simply make fast left turns in Indianapolis on Memorial Day weekend. Instead, the brand drilled a bit deeper for the race's 109th installment, bringing 2022 Indy 500 winner, 2023 runner-up, and allergy sufferer Marcus Ericsson into the fold to share his story and add some depth to the sponsorship. When you're an allergy pill claiming a non-drowsy formula and '0% brain interference,' there are few stronger tests of your brand thesis than having it quell allergies at a clear-headed 220 miles per hour. 'I have a strong brand, and I want to make sure that my partners can take advantage of that, and we can sort of win together and both have benefits from the partnership,' Ericsson told ADWEEK from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 'I always try to make sure that happens, and hopefully, having a strong month of May and winning the race will make it an even better partnership. I think the Allegra car will look pretty good in victory lane in a couple of weeks.' Meanwhile, when fans watching the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway—tuning into the race on Fox on May 25—see Ericsson pull into the pits, they'll get a chance to play around with the Allegra Pit Shop. His team at TWG Motorsports' Andretti Global has outfitted its pit crew in purple jumpsuits with QR codes on the back, allowing fans to scan the codes and win prizes, including a trip to an upcoming race. Andretti Global pit crew are part of partner Allegra's Indy 500 campaign. Scott Heins. The Andretti family began its Indianapolis 500 legacy when Mario Andretti won the 1969 installment. As a team owner, Andretti has won six races since 1995—a total that's still second overall in Indy 500 history to reigning champion Penske's 20. If there was any trepidation about how racing professionals working for a family with that racing pedigree would react to purple gear and QR codes on their backs, it disappeared once the cameras arrived. 'We had a photo shoot/media day with the pit crew, and we were probably not nervous, but it's like, OK, who's going to want to do that?' said Jill Gregory, president of Andretti Global. 'We couldn't keep these guys off camera: They are like, 'Finally, someone's paying attention to us.''
