The IndyCar Series’ technical inspection team found three cars that breached its rulebook during Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, with the Nos. 27 and 28 Andretti Global Hondas and the No. 90 PREMA Racing Chevy being moved to the rear of the finishing order.
Marcus Ericsson finished second in the No. 28 Honda and has been moved to 31st. Kyle Kirkwood placed sixth in the No. 27 Honda and is now 32nd, and Ilott was originally credited with 12th and leaves with 33rd place in the final results.
Per the series: “During post-race inspection of car Nos. 27 and 28, IndyCar discovered modifications to the Dallara-supplied Energy Management System (EMS) covers and cover- to-A-arm mounting points with unapproved spacers and parts. According to the IndyCar rulebook, EMS covers must be used as supplied. Additionally, these modifications provided the capability of enhanced aerodynamic efficiency to both cars.
“Andretti Global was in violation of:
“Rule 9.3.1. Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engag ing 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 14.1.2. Questions to be submitted and will be answered via IRIS. Modifications must be approved seven (7) 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.”
Ilott’s breach was found at the front of his car.
“During IndyCar’s routine inspection of the front wing assembly of PREMA Racing entry No. 90, the car failed to meet the minimum endplate height and location specification,” the series wrote.
“PREMA Racing 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.”
Fines and suspensions are also part of the penalties.
“Prize money and championship race points earned are commensurate to the final and official finishing positions,” IndyCar added. “Additionally, each car receives a $100,000 fine and the team/competition managers for the three entries have been placed on a one-race suspension to be served at the next IndyCar Series event at the streets of Detroit.”
Andretti Global responded to the penalty announcement with the following statement released on social media:
