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McLaughlin Ends Win Drought at Laguna Seca
7 Sep
Summary
- Scott McLaughlin dominated, leading 87 of 95 laps to win.
- Alex Palou secured his fifth series title despite an eighth-place finish.
- Scott Dixon concluded his 25-year tenure with Chip Ganassi Racing.
Scott McLaughlin captured his first INDYCAR victory in two years at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, dominating the season finale by leading 87 of 95 laps. The Team Penske driver expressed relief, dedicating the win to his young daughter, Lucy.
Alex Palou, who had already secured his fifth series championship the week prior, finished eighth. His team's tire strategy for used, soft tires did not yield the expected results, but Palou maintained an 86-point lead over Kyle Kirkwood in the final standings.
Scott Dixon's 25-year career with Chip Ganassi Racing concluded with a 17th-place finish at Laguna Seca. Dixon, who will move to Arrow McLaren in 2027, acknowledged the emotional nature of his departure from Ganassi Racing.
Mick Schumacher finished 22nd in the season finale, ending his season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing before his anticipated move to Meyer Shank Racing in 2027. Testing for the 2028 INDYCAR season is set to continue with drivers like Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou.
