Race officials disqualified the Porsche #6 from 24 Hours of Le Mans qualifying for failing to meet the minimum regulatory weight. This penalty adds pressure on Roger Penske's organization, which already faces multiple technical infractions in IndyCar during 2025.
During the disciplinary hearing, the team principal accepted the inspection procedures and measurements conducted by technical officials. The penalty relegates the Porsche #6 to the back of the grid in its category, as established by Article 10.2.2 of the French race's supplementary regulations.
Competitors originally classified behind the Porsche #6 move up one position on the grid according to Article 12.19 of the FIA Sporting Code. This redistribution modifies the starting order for this weekend's race.
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The Penske Connection: From IndyCar to Le Mans
The Porsche #6 disqualification represents the second technical blow for Roger Penske's organization in 2025. While Porsche Penske Motorsport faces this penalty at Le Mans, Team Penske is undergoing an unprecedented crisis in IndyCar due to consecutive technical violations. The infractions began at St. Petersburg with illegal modifications to the Push to Pass system in Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin's cars, resulting in their complete disqualification.
The situation worsened at Indianapolis when IndyCar detected modified rear attenuators in Newgarden and Will Power's #2 and #12 cars. Attenuators are critical safety components that absorb impact energy during collisions and must be used "as supplied" by the official manufacturer according to Rule 14.7.8.16.
Penalties were severe: relegation to 32nd and 33rd grid positions at Indianapolis, $100,000 fines per entry, suspension of strategists, and loss of preferential pit positions. J. Douglas Boles, IndyCar president, was categorical about protecting the integrity of the Indianapolis 500.
The organizational crisis culminated with the departure of three key executives: Tim Cindric (president), Ron Ruzewski (managing director), and Kyle Moyer (general manager). Roger Penske publicly acknowledged organizational failures over the past two years and apologized to fans for disappointing them.
Impact on Le Mans Qualifying
The Porsche #6 penalty reshuffles starting positions in the race's most competitive category. The Aston Martin THOR gets its first opportunity to fight for pole position in its debut in the world endurance championship's top class.
Officials upheld their decision after confirming technical measurements followed all established protocols. Weight verification was conducted with team representatives present throughout the entire inspection process.
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