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McLaughlin’s search for “special sauce” in IndyCar win drought
Scott McLaughlin has not won an IndyCar race since 2024. So what is happening with a driver tipped for title contention? The search continues for a "special sauce" amid a transition phase for Penske.

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 198 min read


“Hardships build character” - Malukas’ navigation of Indy 500 heartbreak
David Malukas tasted ultimate Indy 500 heartbreak after losing out to Felix Rosenqvist by the slightest winning margin in the race's history.

Archie O’Reilly
May 267 min read


McLaughlin targeting “zero to hero” Indy 500 campaign
Scott McLaughlin has vowed to bounce back from a nightmare 2025 Indianapolis 500 campaign in this month’s 100th Running.

Archie O’Reilly
May 132 min read


Friday debrief: McLaughlin sets early IndyCar pace at Barber
Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin has set the early benchmark at Barber Motorsports Park, leading IndyCar’s opening practice session ahead of Andretti Global’s championship leader Kyle Kirkwood.

Archie O’Reilly
Mar 275 min read


Friday debrief: “Insane” Arlington receives rave IndyCar driver reviews
IndyCar’s long-awaited first foray onto the streets of Arlington, around the stadiums of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, has drawn plenty of praise from its drivers.

Archie O’Reilly
Mar 145 min read


McLaughlin aims to keep drive going after strong St. Petersburg
Behind the dominant Álex Palou, Scott McLaughlin claimed an impressive second-place finish at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after securing the first pole position of the season.

Natasha Pinto
Mar 52 min read


Palou steals win in IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Anyone who doubted that Álex Palou's generational run of form could continue into 2026 was proven wrong as he swooped in to take the win at the IndyCar season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Morgan Holiday
Mar 14 min read


McLaughlin secures St. Pete pole as Hauger stars in third
Scott McLaughlin and Penske secured the first pole of the IndyCar season at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, as the New Zealander successfully defended his pole position of a year ago.

Natasha Pinto
Mar 13 min read


“Execution” top of mind as McLaughlin defends St. Pete pole
As he looks to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season, “execution” is very much the watchword for Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin heading into the new campaign.

Archie O’Reilly
Mar 14 min read


Friday debrief: McLaughlin leads St. Pete practice as heavy-hitters crash
Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin has finished quickest in an incident-marred opening practice session of the 2026 IndyCar season on the streets of St. Petersburg.

Archie O’Reilly
Feb 275 min read


McLaughlin’s 2026 “redemption” charge & finding home in IndyCar
After a 2025 season which transpired to be something of a disaster, Scott McLaughlin - now at home in IndyCar - is fighting to rebound to become a contender again in 2026.

Archie O’Reilly
Feb 218 min read


IndyCar Weekly: Done deals, development programmes and Daytona
Dan gives you the round-up of all IndyCar and Indy NXT news between the 9th and 15th of November including Indy 500 signings, contract renewals and even more testing

Dan Jones
Nov 15, 202514 min read


McLaughlin praises Simpson after “best oval race” in IndyCar
Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin has heaped praise on Kyffin Simpson after an epic 11-lap battle to the finish for the final podium spot at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday.

Archie O’Reilly
Sep 1, 20257 min read


Home-hero Newgarden wins electrifying race in Music City
What a fantastic finale! Drama up front saw incidents aplenty with the lead changing hands numerous times throughout the race before Josef Newgarden would eventually be the one to grab the race with both hands and put a shine on a tumultuous season for both him and Team Penske.

Evan Roberts
Aug 31, 20256 min read


Winners and Losers: Iowa 275 weekend
The double-header weekend at Iowa Speedway saw two different IndyCar race winners: Pato O’Ward and (predictably) Álex Palou. With two races on the docket instead of the typical one, there was plenty of action with too many storylines to follow them all at once. DIVEBOMB takes a look at the biggest winners and losers from both races.

Morgan Holiday
Jul 16, 20255 min read


Power tops Chevy dominant qualifying to claim pole in St. Louis
Written by Evan Roberts Photo Credit: Joe Skibinski The wait for first Chevrolet's first Pole Position of the 2025 season ended in...

Evan Roberts
Jun 15, 20254 min read


How McLaughlin is rebounding from “lowest point” of his IndyCar career
Credit: Dominic Loyer The pain in Scott McLaughlin’s eyes is still piercing several weeks later. Driver introductions. The tear-jerking...

Archie O’Reilly
Jun 12, 202510 min read


Winners and Losers: Detroit Grand Prix
Kyle Kirkwood took his second race win of the 2025 IndyCar season ahead of Santino Ferrucci and Colton Herta. It was a weekend of career bests for some, and major let downs for others. DIVEBOMB lists some of the winners and losers of the weekend.

Morgan Holiday
Jun 3, 20255 min read


Winners and Losers: Indy 500
The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 was a historic and drama-filled event that saw Álex Palou take victory over David Malukas and Pato O’Ward. DIVEBOMB takes a look at the winners and losers of Sunday’s race.

Morgan Holiday
May 27, 20255 min read


“You hope for the best” - A year of Indy 500 crashes
Of the 33 drivers lining up for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500, almost a quarter have suffered wall contact between April’s open test and the Month of May fortnight.

Archie O’Reilly
May 24, 20259 min read
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