A rule change is causing confusion among IndyCar drivers as season restarts at Indianapolis GP

IndyCar officials have introduced a rule change for the push-to-pass button to add excitement to the Indianapolis Grand Prix. This adjustment follows a software glitch at Long Beach, where drivers used extra turbo boost illegally. Now, drivers can use push-to-pass on all restarts after reaching the alternate start-finish line in Turn 11 on the first lap, with penalties for early use. This aims to prevent a repeat of past controversies, like Josef Newgarden’s lost victory due to unauthorized use. Drivers have 200 seconds of boost available during the race, and strategies will be crucial. Alex Palou, a top contender, leads the standings and is favored to win, having a strong track record at Indy. The change has sparked debate among drivers about fairness and strategy. QUESTION: How might the new push-to-pass rule change impact the strategies and outcomes of future IndyCar races?