Trending Now - Indycar Issues Penalties Following Indy 500 Inspection Issues

WHO:

Motorsport.com - Caio Collet, Jack Harvey, Larry Foyt, Dennis Reinbold, Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi, David Malukas, Felix Rosenqvist, Santino Ferrucci, Pato O'Ward

racingnews365.com - IndyCar, AJ Foyt Racing, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, ECR, Team Penske, McLaren

WHAT:

Motorsport.com - IndyCar issued penalties to Caio Collet and Jack Harvey after post-qualifying inspections revealed modifications to their cars' Energy Management System (EMS) covers.

Motorsport.com - Collet will start in 32nd position and Harvey in 33rd due to the penalties.

racingnews365.com - Alex Palou secured pole position for the Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 232.348 mph.

racingnews365.com - The Indy 500 is scheduled to take place on May 24, 2026.

racingnews365.com - Collet qualified 10th and Harvey was set to start 29th before their disqualifications.

WHERE:

Motorsport.com - Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana

racingnews365.com - Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana

WHEN:

racingnews365.com - The Indianapolis 500 is set for May 24, 2026.

WHY:

Motorsport.com - The penalties were due to the use of unapproved hardware in the EMS covers, violating IndyCar rules.

Motorsport.com - Larry Foyt stated there was a miscommunication that led to the technical infraction, which was not intended for performance gain.

HOW:

Motorsport.com - The modifications involved the EMS covers and cover-to-A-arm mounting points, which must be used as supplied according to the IndyCar rulebook.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 17:45 UTC)

IndyCar has issued penalties to drivers Caio Collet and Jack Harvey after post-qualifying inspections revealed unapproved modifications to their cars' Energy Management System covers, resulting in Collet starting in 32nd position and Harvey in 33rd. Meanwhile, Alex Palou has secured pole position for the Indianapolis 500 with an impressive average speed of 232.348 mph, as the race is set to take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026. The penalties stemmed from a violation of IndyCar rules, with Larry Foyt explaining that a miscommunication led to the technical infraction, which was not intended for performance gain.