Ericsson, Others Disqualified from 2025 Indy 500

Marcus Ericsson was stripped of his second-place finish in the 2025 Indianapolis 500 after post-race inspections found illegal modifications on his Andretti Global car, including components designed to enhance aerodynamic efficiency. Both Ericsson and teammate Kyle Kirkwood, along with Prema's Callum Ilott, were disqualified for using unapproved parts, fined $100,000 each, and had their team managers suspended for one race. Ericsson's demotion to 31st cost him over $500,000 in prize money. These penalties followed recent technical controversies involving Team Penske, intensifying scrutiny over compliance in IndyCar. The violations led to a significant reshuffling of race results, promoting David Malukas to second and Pato O’Ward to third. Ericsson and his wife expressed deep disappointment over the outcome and the impact on his career.