Ferrucci receives grid penalty for unapproved engine change
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Santino Ferrucci, driving the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevy, has been issued a grid penalty by IndyCar for an unapproved engine change. This decision follows a violation related to Rule 16.1.2.3.2. The infraction stems from actions taken after last week's race on the streets of Markham. As a result of the penalty, Ferrucci will start further back in the grid for the upcoming Freedom 250.
- •Ferrucci drives for AJ Foyt Racing.
- •Penalty due to unapproved engine change.
- •Violation linked to Rule 16.1.2.3.2.
- •Decision announced ahead of Freedom 250.
- 12:25 PMRacer — Ferrucci gets grid penalty for Freedom 250
"IndyCar has announced a grid penalty for the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevy driven by Santino Ferrucci, for an unapproved engine change following last week's race on the streets of Markham.The entry was in violation of:Rule 16.1.2.3.2. A fifth (5th) Engine is eligible to earn Engine Manufacturer points and...
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