IndyCar penalizes Alex Palou and Ganassi after Indy 500 inspection failure
IndyCar has penalized Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing after a technical inspection revealed a violation following the Indianapolis 500. The front wing of Palou's car failed to meet height specifications due to an assembly error. As a result, the team received a $10,000 fine and a five-point penalty in the championship standings.
- ▪Alex Palou's car failed a front wing height check during post-race inspection.
- ▪The violation was attributed to an assembly error rather than intentional modification.
- ▪Palou has been fined $10,000 and received a five-point penalty in the championship standings.
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