2015 IndyCar Series - battle for the title

[JacobP]

Originally Posted by JHamilton

Well, if it weren't for double points, Montoya would have won the championship and we wouldn't be talking about this. Also, I don't think tying for the championship, even with the racing incident that you referred to, means Penske "failed big time as a team". All of Penske's drivers are on their own and Power was racing for a championship as well... because of double points.

But the issue is that if Will Power did not lead the race, and moreover Montoya is anywhere near him, it's game over for Will Power title defense with that point gap.