Overview

• Scott McLaughlin crashed heavily during practice at Turn 2, destroying his car and damaging the track, but walked away uninjured.
• Josef Newgarden's and Will Power's cars failed pre-qualifying inspection due to a body-fit violation on the rear attenuator, disqualifying them from the pole shootout.
• INDYCAR imposed $100,000 fines, suspended team strategists, and stripped qualification points and pit positions for the No. 2 and No. 12 cars.
• All three Team Penske cars will start from the fourth row in 10th, 11th, and 12th positions for the Indianapolis 500.
• INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles emphasized the penalties were necessary to uphold the integrity of the race and ensure fair competition.