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Chevrolet and Team Penske Under Scrutiny in IndyCar Cheating Scandal

Chevrolet denies knowledge and hires law firm to investigate as Team Penske faces backlash for violating racing rules.

  • Chevrolet engaged an independent law firm to probe allegations of cheating within Team Penske, asserting no internal knowledge of the misconduct.
  • Team Penske's Josef Newgarden disqualified from a race victory due to unauthorized use of push-to-pass technology, sparking controversy.
  • IndyCar officials discovered manipulation of the push-to-pass system during a pre-race session, leading to penalties for Penske drivers.
  • General Motors President Mark Reuss emphasizes respect for IndyCar's decisions and vows to enhance competition integrity.
  • Penske rivals express outrage, questioning the sincerity of Team Penske's explanations and the oversight of the cheating scandal.
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