Qualifying day for the Indianapolis 500 proved disastrous for Team Penske as all their cars were denied a chance to qualify for the pole. Following Scott McLaughlin's crash in practice, both Josef Newgarden and Will Power's cars failed inspection due to modifications aimed at improving aerodynamics. This incident drew accusations of cheating from rival team owner Chip Ganassi and resulted in Penske's drive from last year's front row relegated to the fourth row. Team Penske's president acknowledged mistakes were made and adjustments needed to align with IndyCar's regulations.
It was a bit of randomness internally there that we need to sort out,
The punishment meant that the front row from last year will now start side-by-side-by-side in the fourth row in 10th, 11th and 12th.
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