IndyCar Drivers Ferrucci, Daly Resume Iowa Feud After Mid-Ohio Incident

IndyCar drivers Santino Ferrucci and Conor Daly reignited their rivalry following a contentious on-track incident at the Mid-Ohio race weekend, where Ferrucci was penalized for forcing Daly off the track. The clash led to heated exchanges on social media and in interviews, with Daly calling Ferrucci a "clown" and criticizing his lack of respect for the sport, while Ferrucci dismissed Daly's comments as playing up quotes for the media and admitted to being caught up in the moment. Despite the friction, the two drivers spoke with each other ahead of the Iowa race, which Daly will start from second position, seven places ahead of Ferrucci. Daly has had a challenging 2025 season with only two top-10 finishes, whereas Ferrucci has performed better with four top-10 finishes, including two podiums. Both drivers acknowledged the impact of the incident on their races, with Daly describing Ferrucci's move as "childish" and Ferrucci expressing frustration at losing a potential top-10 finish. The rivalry, dating back to previous seasons, continues to be a prominent storyline as both prepare for upcoming races.