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Tim Cindric under three by Penske in the middle of fraud scandal displaced

Tim Cindric under three by Penske in the middle of fraud scandal displaced

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Tim Cindric under three by Penske in the middle of fraud scandal displaced

Team Penske, one of the best -known names of motorsport, was shaken by a big shaking after a fraud scandal during the qualifications of Indianapolis 500 2025.

Team President Tim Cindric, the managing director of Indycar, Ron Ruzewski, and General Manager Kyle Moyer were released after the controversy, which included illegal modifications to the cars of Penske drivers Josef Newgarden and will power.

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The controversy developed during the fast 12 qualification round, whereby the team penske engineers did not make authorized changes in the damping areas in numbers 2 and 12 cars.

These changes were to improve aerodynamic efficiency, the strict safety regulations from IndyCar violate.

The punishments were quick; Both cars were occupied with a fine of $ 100,000, their strategists suspended, and the drivers moved into the back of the starting network.

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The problem became more controversial when competitors questioned fairness that the punished cars could stay on the field, especially when Rookie Jacob Abel was pushed and missed his chance to qualify even though he drove a legal car.

Team owners Roger Penske took determined measures and emphasized the need to protect the integrity of sport. “Nothing is more important than the integrity of our sport and our racing team,” said Penske. “We have had organizational failures in the past two years and had to make necessary changes. I apologize to our fans, our partners and our team for letting them down.”

The Fallout was the end of Cindric's long association with Penske and over two decades.

After Cindric was celebrated as one of the most important numbers in the organization, he was suspended during a separate fraud scandal in 2024, which included violations of the PS-to-pass system.

The Mernuator scandal, recently determined by Penske as the last straw, led to his release alongside Ruzewski and Moyer.

The shots mean a turning point for Team Penske and underline the growing frustration in the paddock compared to the perceived advantages of a team that also has the Indycar series and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The controversy has directed Penske's governance in the spotlight, with the demands for more transparency and stricter enforcement of rules.

After the Indianapolis 500 are still a few days away, all eyes stay on Team Penske because they try to limit damage both and next to the route.

The scandal serves expensive, but a strong memory of the missions in one of the most prestigious events of motorsport.

It remains to be seen whether these changes will lead to a real reform or other controversy, but for the time being, Penske's House-Creaning will send a clear news that even legends are not immune to accountability.

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