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Santino Ferrucci Withdrawn From Toronto IndyCar Race After Warmup Crash

Deeming the crash damage beyond repair in the limited time before Sunday’s race, AJ Foyt Racing prioritized safety over a risky last-minute fix.

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Overview

  • During the closing minutes of the morning warmup at Toronto’s Exhibition Place, Ferrucci’s No. 14 Chevrolet oversteered exiting Turn 7 and struck barriers on both sides.
  • AJ Foyt Racing withdrew the car when team engineers concluded repairs could not meet safety standards in the three-hour window before the race, resulting in a 27th-place classification and three points.
  • Ferrucci injured his right wrist in the impact but was cleared by INDYCAR Medical after X-rays showed no fracture.
  • The non-start breaks his streak of four top-five finishes in seven races and drops him from a tie for 10th in the championship standings.
  • With four races in as many weekends, the team is now focusing on readying its backup car for next Sunday’s Laguna Seca round.