đšÂ NASCAR IN TURMOIL: Major Penalty SLAPPED on Shane van Gisbergen After Cheating Scandal Confirmed â Bubba Wallace Was Right All Along
The motorsport world is shaking to its core.
NASCAR has just dropped the hammer on Shane van Gisbergen following a bombshell investigation sparked by accusations from fellow driver Bubba Wallace, who claimed the New Zealand star used unauthorized modifications to gain an edge during the controversial Mexico City race.
đ The allegations? Confirmed.
NASCAR has issued a major penalty, citing âclear violation of technical regulations and sportsmanship standards.â
đŁ Wallaceâs Bold Accusation Sparks a Firestorm
After finishing behind van Gisbergen in a stunning upset at the Mexico City Grand Prix, Bubba Wallace took to the media with a now-infamous quote:
âYou donât blow by five top drivers like that without something fishy going on.â
At the time, critics slammed Wallace, accusing him of making excuses. But after a full-scale investigation, it turns out he wasnât just blowing smoke â he blew the lid off a real scandal.
đ§ The Violation: âA Deliberate Competitive Manipulationâ
According to NASCARâs official findings, van Gisbergenâs car featured:
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Illegally modified aerodynamic components
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Unapproved tire pressure sensors
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Questionable data transmission systems
The modifications allegedly gave him a substantial downforce and telemetry advantage on the Mexico City track â enough to change the outcome of the race.
â The Penalty:
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Van Gisbergen disqualified from the Mexico City race
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Loss of driver and team points
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$250,000 team fine
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Crew chief suspended for 4 races
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Probation through end of season
đ§š NASCAR Fans Explode: âJustice or Just Convenient?â
The reaction online has been immediate and explosive:
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#CheatCity
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#BubbaWasRight
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#SVGScandal
Fans are split:
đŁïž âFinally, the system works. Respect to Bubba for standing up.â
đŁïž âSVG is a legend. NASCAR just wants drama.â
đŁïž âIf it were a bigger American name, they wouldnât have penalized this hard.â
đŁïž Reactions From the Racing World
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Bubba Wallace: âI spoke up because I love the sport. Period.â
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Shane van Gisbergen (via team statement): âWeâre disappointed and disagree with the findings. We will appeal.â
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Denny Hamlin: âIt takes guts to call it out. Bubba didnât flinch.â
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Jeff Gordon: âThis sets a new tone. No more gray areas.â
đ„ Cameras Caught Everything
Footage from onboard cameras and leaked pit communications are now circulating online, fueling further debate and fan analysis.
A trending clip shows a team engineer whispering:
âWeâve got a âboostâ nobody knows about… keep it quiet.â