The Verizon IndyCar Series has issued a statement regarding Simon Pagenaud’s pit departure after his final stop, that would proved crucial to his victory. According to Race Control, Pagenaud’s route out of pitlane was “deemed an infraction per Rule 7.10.1.1. “Lane Usage” of the INDYCAR Penalty Guidelines – failing to follow designated procedures entering or exiting the pit area, including the proper use of the acceleration and deceleration lanes. The statement read: “The penalty for this infraction ranges from a warning (minimum), putting the driver to the back of the field (mid) and drive-through or stop and go (maximum). “IndyCar race stewards determined his actions were...
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