After the Long Beach Grand Prix, the IndyCar organization has confirmed a software failure that affected the Push to Pass system during the race restart on lap 61.
The issue allowed all drivers to activate this feature before crossing the farewell line on the next lap. As a result, 12 vehicles used this system during the moment in question, with a notable overtaking between Marcus Armstrong and Santino Ferrucci.
According to IndyCar representatives, “the responsibility to ensure that the software functions correctly lies with us.” Upon reviewing the situation, they determined that the use of the system does not constitute an infringement by the involved teams or drivers.
Additionally, post-race data indicates that, except for an overtaking between vehicle number 66 and number 14, there were no significant position changes as a result of the error. Both vehicles used Push to Pass similarly during that lap.
Therefore, it was decided not to modify the official results of the race. Looking ahead, IndyCar is committed to evaluating the failure and implementing additional measures to prevent similar situations.
It is worth noting that during the 2024 season, Team Penske faced significant penalties for a similar situation when they accessed Push to Pass at unauthorized times.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
