Andretti Releases Statement After Two Shock Indy 500 Disqualifications And Fines
May 27, 2025
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The Andretti IndyCar team has released a statement after two of its cars were disqualified from the Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar confirmed that the No. 27 and 28 of Andretti Global and the No. 90 of PREMA Racing had failed post-race technical inspections. As a result, they were disqualified and each car was slapped with a hefty $100,000 fine.
Why were Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood disqualified?
IndyCar confirmed that the No. 27 and No. 28 Hondas were in violation of:
“Rule 9.3.1. Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties.
Marcus Ericsson, driver of the #28 Andretti Global Honda, looks on during the Carb Day practice prior to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis,… Marcus Ericsson, driver of the #28 Andretti Global Honda, looks on during the Carb Day practice prior to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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“Rule 14.1.2. Questions to be submitted and will be answered via IRIS. Modifications must be approved seven days prior to the date of intended use.
“Rule 14.1.3. All parts provided by an Approved Supplier must be used as supplied without modification unless otherwise approved by INDYCAR and stated in these Rules or in update bulletins.”
Andretti responds to Indy 500 disqualifications
In response to the penalties, Andretti shared a statement on social media.
“We are in receipt of the Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Penalty Notice as provided by IndyCar,” the team commented.
“We are taking the necessary time to assess the information and we will be requesting a full review with IndyCar.”
Why was PREMA Racing’s Callum Ilott disqualified?
IndyCar confirmed that Ilott’s No. 90 was in violation of:
“Rule 9.3.1. Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties.
“Rule 14.7.6.8. Front wing must adhere to the following Technical Inspection dimensions: Failure of the left side minimum endplate height
“Rule 14.7.6.4., which requires endplates, wing flaps and mainplanes remain in the designed location.”
After crossing the line in second, Ericsson moves down to 31st, with Kirkwood and Ilot moved to 32nd and 33rd, respectively.
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