Scott McLaughlin took victory within the ultimate race of the 2026 IndyCar season, all however dominating at Laguna Seca to shut out the season.
It was his first win up to now 35 races, and the 312th IndyCar Collection win for Workforce Penske, which helped give the squad a lift that can final all through the offseason.
The workforce’s three drivers completed fifth, sixth, and eighth within the championship, which was a marked enchancment over final season. Will Energy was the highest Penske driver in 2025, ending ninth within the title race.
Workforce Penske President Jonathan Diuguid talked after the Laguna Seca finale, and highlighted the significance of ending the season on a excessive.
“It’s positively good to win the final race of the 12 months,” mentioned Diuguid. “We simply have to determine win some extra within the center. We had an important check [at Mid-Ohio] for our group. At this time was proof within the pudding, confirmed up with good vehicles, received the pole and the race win.
“That bodes nicely. We’re robust on street programs, avenue programs and ovals now, which is what it takes to be aggressive within the championship. Actual excited for 2027 already. We’ll positively rejoice this win, it’s an essential one for the workforce.
“I’d say it’s a tricky season. We gained three races this 12 months, which isn’t one thing to shake a stick at. We moved all of the vehicles up within the championship about all of them ending within the prime eight.
“I feel as a company we’re positively heading the suitable route. Our efficiency has been robust. Like Scott [McLaughlin] talked about, it’s all about execution. Profitable the final race is unquestionably the final reminiscence in everyone’s thoughts. It’s very constructive for the workforce and the store.”
Workforce Penske will proceed with the identical driver line-up for subsequent season, retaining McLaughlin alongside Josef Newgarden and David Malukas.
