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Newgarden “didn’t rehearse” emotional IndyCar press conference

Reigning Indy 500 champion Newgarden faced the press for the first time at Barber Motorsports Park today, just days after the revelation that he and Team Penske team-mate Scott McLaughlin had been disqualified from the season-opening St. Petersburg race for breaking IndyCar’s push-to-pass rules at restarts.

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Newgarden opens up over IndyCar rules breach: “I’m not a liar”

In a special press conference held at Barber Motorsports Park on Friday morning, an emotional Newgarden – who had to regain his composure several times after his voice broke down – says he didn't know he was doing anything wrong.

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IndyCar Barber: Start times, how to watch on TV, entry list & more

This weekend’s round at Barber Motorsports Park will comprise 90 laps (207 miles) around the 17-turn, 2.3-mile natural terrain road course.

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Team Penske Scandal Rocks Indycar Racing

Team Penske faces scrutiny in IndyCar over push-to-pass controversy, resulting in penalties and disqualifications. Pato O'Ward wins St. Petersburg race.

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The plot twist that gave Arrow McLaren’s Ward his first IndyCar win as team principal

IndyCar handed out disciplinary action and stripped Josef Newgarden of his season-opening win after officials found evidence of illegally using the push-to-pass system on restarts.

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The plot twist that gave Arrow McLaren’s Ward his first win as team principal

IndyCar handed out disciplinary action and stripped Josef Newgarden of his season-opening win after officials found evidence of illegally using the push-to-pass system on restarts.

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F2 veteran Ghiotto to make IndyCar debut with Dale Coyne Racing at Barber

The 29-year-old most recently competed in the opening round of the European Le Mans Championship earlier this year with LMP2 squad Inter Europol Competition, finishing eighth in Barcelona.

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Luca Ghiotto to make IndyCar debut with Dale Coyne Racing at Barber

Italian Ghiotto, 29, most recently competed in the opening round of the European Le Mans Championship earlier this year with Inter Europol Competition, finishing eighth in the Four Hours of Barcelona.

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McLaughlin denies St. Pete IndyCar advantage through illegal push to pass restart

McLaughlin finished third in St. Petersburg while team-mate Josef Newgarden took the win, but both drivers were disqualified for illegally being able to use push-to-pass on the restarts.

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McLaughlin issues statement following St. Pete disqualification

McLaughlin finished third in St. Petersburg and team-mate Josef Newgarden took the win, but both drivers were stripped of their results for illegally being able to use push-to-pass on the restarts.

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Full-time IndyCar move “an option” says supersub Pourchaire

With no ride in Formula 1 available, Pourchaire has spent this year as a reserve and test driver for Sauber and taken random racing opportunities elsewhere when given the opportunity.

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Team Penske Disqualified For Manipulating Push-To-Pass System In Indycar

Team Penske's manipulation of push-to-pass system leads to disqualification at IndyCar's St. Petersburg race, emphasizing the sport's commitment to fair play.

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Penske's Newgarden loses St. Pete IndyCar race win after violation

Both drivers were struck from the results for wrongfully being able to use push-to-pass on restarts. The third Team Penske entry of Will Power received a 10-point penalty but was not stripped of his finish as he did not use it on restarts.

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Arrow McLaren confirms Pourchaire for Barber Motorsports Park

Reigning Formula 2 champion Pourchaire is fresh off making his IndyCar Series debut on the Streets of Long Beach last weekend, where he started 22nd and finished a respectable 11th while substituting for the injured David Malukas in the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet.

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Pourchaire eager for more IndyCar after “amazing” debut in Long Beach

The reigning Formula 2 champion, Pourchaire was called to substitute drive Arrow McLaren’s No. 6 Chevrolet in place of the injured David Malukas.

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Was Long Beach really Scott Dixon’s greatest IndyCar drive yet?

You can read all about the strategy here, with Hull revealing the lap that Dixon needed to get to in order to make his final pitstop and have enough fuel to reach the finish.

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Scott Dixon Wins Grand Prix Of Long Beach With Fuel-Saving Strategy

Scott Dixon's strategic fuel-saving win at Grand Prix of Long Beach nears A.J. Foyt's record, with Chip Ganassi Racing's success. Exciting IndyCar action!

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IndyCar Long Beach: Dixon wins strategic battle, Herta hits Newgarden

After starting eighth, the 43-year-old New Zealander took advantage of the race's only caution, that temporarily neutralised the 85-lap contest, and switched to an alternate strategy. The outcome cycled him to the lead but forced him into fuel conservation mode.

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Herta admits he “misjudged” Newgarden IndyCar clash at Long Beach

Reigning Indy 500 champion Newgarden was running second and chasing Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon for the win when Herta – who had just caught up with the two leaders – rammed into the back of him at the Turn 11 hairpin with eight laps to go.

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Jimmie Johnson's Diverse Racing Career And Gentleman Racer Approach

Explore the legendary career of Jimmie Johnson, from NASCAR triumphs to IndyCar ventures and team ownership, showcasing his enduring passion for motorsports.

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Shank ecstatic with “epically big” maiden IndyCar pole

Rosenqvist provided the fireworks in a tense qualifying session that saw him beat out Team Pesnke’s Will Power by 0.0039s on a set of used softer alternate tires to take the top spot for Sunday’s Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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IndyCar Long Beach: Rosenqvist gives MSR first-ever series pole

The 32-year-old Swede saved his best for last after pushing to a quick lap of 1m06.0172s around the 11-turn, 1.968-mile temporary street circuit, giving Meyer Shank Racing its first-ever pole in the IndyCar Series. It is the sixth pole of Rosenqvist’s career.

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IndyCar Long Beach: Kirkwood’s late surge paces second practice

The defending race winner, Kirkwood delivered a flying lap of 1m06.4731s (106.581 mph) in the final seconds to lead the session on a chilly morning at the 11-turn, 1.968-mile temporary street circuit.

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Streets of Long Beach receive changes ahead of the IMSA, IndyCar doubleheader

The 49th edition of the Grand Prix of Long Beach will see drivers from both series take to the 1.968-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit that has undergone some slight improvements.

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Kirkwood: “More durable” tires hindering passing on street circuits in 2024

The opening two rounds, including a non-points event as the most recent act, has featured zero on-track passes for the lead.

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