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Scott McLaughlin won the 2026 IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, ending a 35-race winless streak. He led 87 of 95 laps to finish 1.3739 seconds ahead of Kyle Kirkwood. Alex Palou finished eighth despite securing the championship earlier in the month. The race featured one caution and marked the end of Scott Dixon's tenure with Chip Ganassi Racing.
Scott McLaughlin ended a 36-race winless streak with a dominant victory at the 2026 INDYCAR season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, leading 87 of 95 laps. Simultaneously, Porsche Sprint Challenge driver Manuel Gil Del Real suffered a severe crash at the same venue, losing brakes at the Zanardi Corkscrew and going airborne through the catch fence. Del Real survived and was hospitalized, while the track briefly closed for repairs. The weekend marked the end of the INDYCAR season, with Alex Palou securing his fifth championship despite finishing eighth in the final race.
Scott McLaughlin won the 2026 IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, ending a two-year win drought. Alex Palou secured his fifth championship, while Kyle Kirkwood finished second in the race and runner-up in the standings.
A severe crash involving a Porsche Sprint Challenge driver at Laguna Seca’s Zanardi Corkscrew on Saturday morning caused significant barrier damage, delaying IndyCar practice and shortening the session. The driver, Manuel Gil del Real, was airlifted to a hospital in Salinas, California, where he remains awake and under treatment. No other injuries were reported. Meanwhile, Scott McLaughlin secured the pole position for the upcoming IndyCar race, marking Chevrolet’s 250th pole in series history.
Scott McLaughlin claimed pole for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg with a late 1m00.5426s lap around the 1.8-mile street circuit, beating Marcus Ericsson by 0.0195s; Dennis Hauger’s strong run for Dale Coyne Racing left him third, with Palou fourth and Malukas fifth. Grosjean advanced sixth after a penalty cost him part of his best lap. The Round of 12 and Q3 produced several upsets as Newgarden ended 23rd, setting the stage for Sunday's race.
Scott McLaughlin, after crashing just before the start of the Indy 500, received an apology from Kyle Larson for a gesture made during the race, which Larson clarified was sarcastic and frustration-driven. McLaughlin expressed respect for Larson and appreciated the apology, while also sharing his ongoing emotional recovery from the crash and reflecting on the challenges of the race and his career. Despite the setback, McLaughlin remains philosophical about the incident and focused on moving forward.
Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske secured his first oval win at the Iowa Hy-Vee doubleheader, crediting his success to the mentorship of former teammate Simon Pagenaud. McLaughlin praised Pagenaud's detailed guidance and support, which helped him improve his oval racing skills significantly. This victory marks a full-circle moment for McLaughlin, who also acknowledged the contributions of his race engineer Ben Bretzman and the support of his family.
The Indianapolis 500 started after a four-hour weather delay due to thunderstorms, with pole sitter Scott McLaughlin leading the race. The delay disrupted pre-race festivities and forced the evacuation of 125,000 fans. NASCAR star Kyle Larson, attempting to complete "The Double," had to miss the Coca-Cola 600 due to the delay. The race is expected to finish before dark.
The 108th Indianapolis 500 will take place on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring top contenders like Scott McLaughlin, Josef Newgarden, and Will Power. The race includes eight former winners, with severe weather potentially impacting the event. Key storylines include the intriguing Row 7 lineup with Marco Andretti, Helio Castroneves, and Scott Dixon, and the participation of Katherine Legge, the only woman in the race. The event will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock starting at 11 a.m. ET.
The 108th Indianapolis 500 is filled with compelling storylines, including Team Penske's quest for dominance, Kyle Larson's attempt at the 'Double,' and various historical milestones. Key drivers to watch include Scott McLaughlin, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and defending champion Marcus Ericsson. The race also features notable anniversaries and potential records, such as Helio Castroneves aiming to become the oldest winner and Scott Dixon's pursuit of leading the most laps in 500 history.
Scott McLaughlin secured the pole position for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 with a speed of 234.220 mph. A printable guide of the starting grid, track map, and other race-day essentials is available for fans attending the event.
Felix Rosenqvist secured pole position by a mere 0.01 seconds in the final race for McLaren at Laguna Seca, edging out Scott McLaughlin. Rosenqvist's lap time was almost 5 seconds faster than last year's pole position. Christian Lundgaard claimed third place in qualifying.
Scott McLaughlin secured the NTT P1 Award in qualifying for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, but a grid penalty will push him to start 10th. As a result, his teammate Josef Newgarden will start from the top spot. Newgarden aims to win his sixth consecutive oval race and become the first driver to sweep all oval races in a season. Colton Herta and Pato O'Ward will start on the front row, while championship leader Alex Palou will drop to 14th due to a grid penalty.
Scott McLaughlin secured the NTT P1 Award in qualifying for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, but a grid penalty will push him to start 10th. As a result, his teammate Josef Newgarden will start from the top spot. Newgarden aims to win his sixth consecutive oval race and become the first driver to sweep all oval races in a season. Colton Herta and Pato O'Ward will start on the front row, while championship leader Alex Palou will drop to 14th due to a grid penalty.
Alex Palou won the pole position for the Detroit Grand Prix, followed by Scott McLaughlin and Romain Grosjean. The race will take place on a new downtown layout, which is expected to be challenging due to its narrow quarters and tight turns. Many drivers are expecting a lot of unexpected things to happen, and it's being in the right place at the right time that will determine the winner.