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“Never stopped believing” - How McLaughlin ended his two-year IndyCar win drought
Scott McLaughlin went two years and a total 35 races without an IndyCar win. But he has finished the 2026 season with a statement return to Victory Lane.

Archie O’Reilly
Sep 710 min read


McLaughlin Returns to Victory Lane in Laguna Seca Finale
Scott McLaughlin ended a 36-race NTT INDYCAR SERIES win drought with victory at the Grand Prix of Monterey, controlling the season finale at Laguna Seca as Kyle Kirkwood secured second place in the championship.

Hope Van Beek
Sep 76 min read


McLaughlin “really proud” of engineer Raul Prados after Laguna Seca pole
Scott McLaughlin has hailed the relationship with his race engineer Raul Prados after taking pole position for the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca on Saturday.

Archie O’Reilly
Sep 65 min read


McLaughlin: “Just want to win” after Milwaukee Race 2 podium
Scott McLaughlin fought through an unpredictable Milwaukee Race 2 to secure his first podium since the Grand Prix of Alabama, giving Team Penske another strong result during a weekend where the New Zealander showed plenty of speed.

Hope Van Beek
Sep 37 min read


Leaders lament “miserable” lapped-traffic etiquette in IndyCar’s Milwaukee Race 2
A pair of IndyCar’s podium finishes from the first completed race of the Milwaukee Mile doubleheader weekend have called out the conduct of their lapped competitors.

Archie O’Reilly
Aug 303 min read


McLaughlin and Palou take Milwaukee poles, O'Ward to start first for Race 1
Scott McLaughlin and Álex Palou shared the pole positions for IndyCar's Milwaukee 250s, while Pato O'Ward was promoted to first for Race 1 due to engine penalties for McLaughlin, Palou and David Malukas.

Dan Jones
Aug 294 min read


McLaughlin gelling with “fantastic” engineering group ahead of IndyCar run-in
Scott McLaughlin feels he is beginning to hit his stride in 2026 after something of an engineering overhaul on his No.3 Team Penske stand ahead of his sixth season in IndyCar.

Archie O’Reilly
Aug 83 min read


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
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