Colton Herta completed fourth at Thermal, simply lacking out on a podium, however sadly, a problem was discovered with the No. 26 Andretti International Honda in post-race technical inspection.
Per IndyCar, the group incorrectly connected the anti-intrusion plates on the aft leg of the entrance decrease wishbones by utilizing just one plate per aspect of the chassis. As of February of 2025, two plates have to be used on either side.
This can be a security concern, because the plates guard in opposition to objects penetrating the cockpit. The idea was first launched a decade in the past following James Hinchcliffe’s 2015 accident at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Whereas collaborating in follow forward of the Indy 500, Hinchcliffe slammed the surface wall and a damaged suspension piece pushed its means into cockpit with Hinchcliffe struggling life-threatening accidents.
Colton Herta, Andretti International
Photograph by: Penske Leisure
Because of this infraction, Andretti has been fined $25,000 and forfeits all purse winnings from Thermal. Additionally they misplaced ten championship factors, dropping Herta’s No. 26 machine from eighth to tenth within the standings. Nonetheless, the driving force standings will not be impacted by this because the penalties have been assessed to the group solely.
Andretti International launched the next assertion, reacting to the information: “We now have a obtained the penalty discover for Automotive #26 at Thermal and have mentioned the findings with IndyCar. Whereas we disagree with the evaluation, we are going to settle for the penalty and transfer ahead.”
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