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3 engine changes during Indianapolis 500 practice have sent Chevrolet and teams in search of answers

Three Indy 500 drivers changed engines this week as teams seek answers ahead of the race.
Chevrolet says each engine is sent back to Detroit for inspection as it searches for the root cause.
Rossi expressed concern that the failures could be batch-related or not fully understood yet.
O’Ward posted the fastest practice lap among Chevys, underscoring strong performance despite concerns.
Rossi logged the most laps on Thursday to prepare for race day amid the engine discussions.
Indy 500 prep includes Friday turbo power boost and weekend qualifying with a sold-out Brickyard.
Chevrolet teams were among the fastest last year, keeping expectations high despite engine questions.
Ed Carpenter Racing also swapped engines, reflecting broader confidence and risk management.
Chevy aims to maintain a strong month as teams refine data for race day.
The Indy 500 remains highly anticipated with a field of 33 and a track known for its changing conditions.

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