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Marcus Ericsson, who finished second in the Indy 500, was disqualified and dropped to 31st place after his car was found to have illegal modifications during post-race inspection, along with two other cars, leading to fines and team suspensions. The penalties follow recent infractions by other teams, raising concerns about compliance and integrity in the series.
Marcus Ericsson, after finishing second in the Indy 500, expressed deep disappointment over losing to Alex Palou in a close finish, reflecting on missed opportunities and the emotional toll of the race, despite acknowledging the team's resilience and his improved form this season.
Scott Dixon secured his fourth victory at the Detroit Grand Prix, navigating a chaotic race filled with crashes and caution flags. Dixon's strategic decision to stay on the track during a crucial pit stop under caution allowed him to take the lead and maintain it for the final 35 laps. Marcus Ericsson and Marcus Armstrong finished second and third, respectively, in a race that saw significant disruptions due to the challenging downtown Detroit street course and brief rain.
Scott Dixon showcased his strategic prowess to win the chaotic Detroit Grand Prix, marked by eight cautions and 47 laps under yellow. Dixon, driving the No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, managed to conserve fuel and secure his second victory of the season, bringing his career total to 58 wins. Marcus Ericsson finished second, just 0.8 seconds behind, while Dixon's teammate Marcus Armstrong completed the podium. The race was marred by numerous crashes and penalties, highlighting the challenging nature of the Detroit street circuit.
The Indianapolis 500 began with chaos after a four-hour weather delay, as rookie Tom Blomqvist's mistake in Turn 1 led to a multi-car collision, causing several early retirements. Additionally, Marcus Armstrong and Katherine Legge retired due to engine issues, reducing the field to 28 cars within the first 23 laps.
A crash at Turn 1 on the first lap of the Indianapolis 500 took out Tom Blomqvist, Marcus Ericsson, and Pietro Fittipaldi. Blomqvist's car spun into the wall, collecting Ericsson's car, while Fittipaldi was hit by Callum Ilott while trying to avoid the crash. All drivers were unharmed, but their cars were significantly damaged.
Tom Blomqvist's error on the opening lap of the Indy 500 triggered a multi-car crash involving Marcus Ericsson and Pietro Fittipaldi, leading to early retirements for Blomqvist, Ericsson, and Fittipaldi. Callum Ilott managed to continue despite being involved in the incident.
The rain-delayed Indianapolis 500 began with a dramatic three-car crash at Turn 1 involving Marcus Ericsson, Tom Blomqvist, and Pietro Fittipaldi. The race, delayed by heavy storms, eventually started four hours late, with all 200 laps expected to be completed before dark.
Marcus Ericsson is leaving Chip Ganassi Racing to join Andretti Autosport for the 2024 IndyCar season. After a successful tenure at Ganassi, including two wins and a historic Indy 500 victory, Ericsson felt that Andretti recognized his worth and made it clear they wanted him on their team. He will receive a significant salary increase and will no longer be required to bring budget for his seat. Ericsson believes that his consistent race craft and Andretti's strong qualifying cars make for a promising partnership.
Pato O'Ward led the first practice session at Mid-Ohio for the Honda Indy 200, with Alex Palou and Marcus Ericsson following closely behind. Josef Newgarden set an impressive lap time early on, but O'Ward ultimately took the top spot. Christian Lundgaard and Kyle Kirkwood also performed well, while defending champion Will Power struggled to find a clear lap. The second practice session will take place on Saturday morning.
Chip Ganassi Racing's top drivers, Alex Palou and Marcus Ericsson, may both leave the team for the 2024 season. Palou is rumored to have a McLaren deal in his pocket, which would give him a chance to pursue Formula 1 while still driving for McLaren's IndyCar team. Ericsson, on the other hand, is seeking a higher salary and wants to be treated as a top driver. If both drivers leave, Ganassi may trim back to three cars and consider promoting drivers from within or signing other talented drivers.
Drivers are divided on the use of the "dragon weave" and pitlane entry usage during the Indy 500. The manoeuvre involves swerving wildly off Turn 4 and into the pitlane entrance to deter those following from using their slipstream. While legal under current rules, some drivers have expressed concerns about the safety of the move, particularly in crowded situations. Sunday's race winner Josef Newgarden admitted he doesn't "love" doing the move but sees it as necessary to win. Runner-up Marcus Ericsson and third-placed finisher Santino Ferrucci both said it's a driver's choice and they wouldn't call a rule on it for track limits.
Josef Newgarden earned a record $3.666 million for winning the Indianapolis 500, extending Team Penske's record victory total to 19. The total purse of $17,021,500 also broke last year's mark by more than $1 million. Marcus Ericsson took home $1.043 million as the runner-up, while Benjamin Pedersen was selected as the race's rookie of the year and collected $215,300. The average payout for Sunday's race was $500,600, which topped last year's average by more than $15,000.
Accusations that the Indianapolis 500 was fixed to allow Roger Penske's driver Josef Newgarden to win are unfounded. Penske, who first attended the race as a fan in 1951, separated himself from any competitive contact with his team or officials to avoid a conflict of interest. IndyCar's rules provide options to achieve a green flag finish, and each red flag was issued to provide the opportunity for a green flag finish. The final shunt took twice as long to throw the red flag, but the race finished cleanly and excitingly.
Josef Newgarden won his maiden Indianapolis 500, passing last year's winner Marcus Ericsson on the final lap to claim victory. The race was marred by a sequence of late-race, multi-car accidents and a trio of red flags. Newgarden started the day in 17th on the grid but made solid progress early on, benefiting from some pitstop perfection by his well-drilled crew. Santino Ferrucci finished third, ahead of Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi.