The last time a race winner was disqualified was Al Unser, Jr. at Portland in 1995, but later got the win restored on appeal
The disqualification of two Team Penske drivers at St. Pete led to some fans asking questions as to how this happened.
After a double-podium finish at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Team Penske's Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin were disqualified for violation.
Last month’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has a new winner after IndyCar disqualified victor Josef Newgarden on Wednesday, six weeks after the event. Runner-up Pato O’Ward is now credited as the race winner, despite not leading a lap. IndyCar discovered potential issues Sunday with Newgarden and his Team Penske teammates as they warmed up for the Grand Prix of Long Beach — the second ...