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Lundgaard, Malukas receive engine penalties for Nashville IndyCar race

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:24 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Lundgaard, Malukas receive engine penalties for Nashville IndyCar race

Summary

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren and David Malukas of Team Penske have both received nine-position starting grid penalties ahead of the NTT IndyCar Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on July 23. These penalties stem from unapproved engine changes following a team test at Milwaukee Mile. The penalties could affect their placements and strategies in the race. Both drivers will look to mitigate the impact on their performance as they head into the event.

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By the Numbers

•Lundgaard and Malukas penalized nine positions each
•Penalties for unapproved engine changes
•Race is scheduled for July 23
•Penalties follow a test session at Milwaukee Mile
•Impact on race strategies is expected

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1:24 PMRacer — Lundgaard, Malukas entries handed engine penalties for Nashville IndyCar race

What they're saying

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INDYCAR Officiating has issued nine-position starting grid penalties to Arrow McLaren's No. 7 entry, driven by Christian Lundgaard, and the No.12 Team Penske entry of David Malukas ahead of Sunday's NTT IndyCar Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.The penalties are for unapproved engine changes following a team test at Milwaukee Mile...
— Racerby Mark Glendenning

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