Caio Collet, Jack Harvey Moved to Back of 2026 Indianapolis 500 Field After Cars Fail Post-Qualifying Inspection
IndyCar said both drivers made unapproved changes to Dallara-supplied emergency systems, and Collet also lost three points.
- IndyCar Officiating penalized drivers Caio Collet and Jack Harvey on Sunday after post-qualifying technical inspections revealed unapproved modifications to their Energy Management System covers, moving both to the back of the 33-car grid for the Indianapolis 500.
- Officials discovered both teams used unauthorized hardware to mount Dallara-supplied Energy Management System covers, violating series rules requiring equipment to be used precisely as supplied by the manufacturer.
- Collet, a rookie slated for 10th, will now start 32nd, while Harvey drops from 29th to 33rd; Collet loses three points earned in qualifying, benefiting competitors Scott Dixon and Rinus Veekay with improved starting positions.
- IndyCar Officiating remains under heightened scrutiny following controversies at the Grand Prix of Long Beach and Sonsio Grand Prix; managing director Scot Elkins began overseeing the newly created Independent Officiating Board six days ago.
- The penalties mirror last year's inspection failures involving Andretti Global and Team Penske cars, which also faced sanctions for altering Dallara components, establishing a pattern as teams prepare for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
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IndyCar penalizes 2 cars for rules violations by putting them at the back of Indianapolis 500 field
IndyCar penalized drivers Caio Collet and Jack Harvey for making unapproved changes to their cars for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 qualifying.
Caio Collet, Jack Harvey moved to back of 2026 Indianapolis 500 field after cars fail post-qualifying inspection
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Caio Collet and Jack Harvey have been moved to the back of the 2026 Indianapolis 500 starting grid. According to a release from IndyCar Officiating, Collet and Harvey's cars were assessed post-qualifying technical inspection penalties Sunday night. Collet, a rookie, drives the No. 4 car for A.J. Foyt Enterprises, and Harvey pilots [...]
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