David Malukas retracts comments regarding Chevrolet following Milwaukee Mile race
Racer • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
David Malukas addressed his post-race remarks concerning Chevrolet after the Milwaukee Mile doubleheader concluded on Sunday. During the event, Malukas expressed frustration regarding the engine provider following a late-race incident that allowed Pato O’Ward to overtake him and secure the victory. In a conversation with IndyCar Radio, Malukas acknowledged that his initial criticism of the Team Penske engine supplier was more candid than he intended to be. The comments followed the second race of the weekend, where a hiccup in performance impacted his result on the track. Malukas has since walked back those statements regarding the provider. No further action or technical clarification from the team regarding the engine performance has been announced following the exchange.
- •David Malukas expressed frustration with Chevrolet after the Sunday Milwaukee Mile race.
- •Pato O’Ward passed Malukas during the race to secure the victory.
- •Malukas spoke with IndyCar Radio to retract his earlier comments.
- •The comments surfaced after a performance issue affected the second half of the doubleheader.
- 12:54 AMRacer — Chevrolet confirms cause of Malukas's engine issue in Milwaukee
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Chevrolet confirms plenum event led to David Malukas' faulty restart in Milwaukee
- 9:54 PMMotorsport.com — Chevrolet clarifies engine issue after David Malukas’s Milwaukee restart heartbreak
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — David Malukas Walks Back Critical Comments About Chevrolet After Milwaukee Heartbreak
- 5:08 PMRacer — Malukas walks back criticism of Chevrolet
"Following a high-drama finish at The Milwaukee Mile that saw a potential victory slip away on the final restart, Chevrolet has formally addressed the mechanical glitch that triggered heat-of-the-moment frustration from Team Penske’s David Malukas. Malukas appeared poised for a breakthrough win during Race 1 before a mechanical hiccup on the late-game restart with 19 laps to go left him ...Keep reading
"David Malukas spoke with more candor than he felt was fair after airing his frustrations about Team Penske engine provider Chevrolet following the hiccup that allowed Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward to slip by and win Sunday’s closer to IndyCar's Milwaukee Mile doubleheader event.Speaking with IndyCar Radio after losing what could...
"David Malukas found himself at the center of attention after Sunday’s IndyCar race at Milwaukee, but not for the reason he wanted. Malukas appeared to have a strong chance at earning his first career IndyCar victory when a problem on the final restart allowed Pato O’Ward to get past him and take the win. Malukas…
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External links- RacerSep 2, 2026, 12:54 AMChevrolet confirms cause of Malukas's engine issue in Milwaukee
Chevrolet has responded to RACER's request for an explanation of what caused the engine in the No. 12 Team Penske Chevy driven by David Malukas during the Sunday closer to Snap-On's doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile.“David Malukas experienced an engine sensor issue that led to a plenum event during an...
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:58 PMChevrolet confirms plenum event led to David Malukas' faulty restart in Milwaukee
Chevrolet confirms a plenum event happened to David Malukas at the Milwaukee Mile. The engine issue lost Malukas the race to Pato O'Ward.
- Motorsport.comSep 1, 2026, 9:54 PMChevrolet clarifies engine issue after David Malukas’s Milwaukee restart heartbreak
Following a high-drama finish at The Milwaukee Mile that saw a potential victory slip away on the final restart, Chevrolet has formally addressed the mechanical glitch that triggered heat-of-the-moment frustration from Team Penske’s David Malukas. Malukas appeared poised for a breakthrough win during Race 1 before a mechanical hiccup on the late-game restart with 19 laps to go left him ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:34 PMDavid Malukas Walks Back Critical Comments About Chevrolet After Milwaukee Heartbreak
David Malukas found himself at the center of attention after Sunday’s IndyCar race at Milwaukee, but not for the reason he wanted. Malukas appeared to have a strong chance at earning his first career IndyCar victory when a problem on the final restart allowed Pato O’Ward to get past him and take the win. Malukas…
- RacerSep 1, 2026, 5:08 PMMalukas walks back criticism of Chevrolet
David Malukas spoke with more candor than he felt was fair after airing his frustrations about Team Penske engine provider Chevrolet following the hiccup that allowed Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward to slip by and win Sunday’s closer to IndyCar's Milwaukee Mile doubleheader event.Speaking with IndyCar Radio after losing what could...
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