McLaughlin: “Clean air” aided Thermal IndyCar runner-up spot
McLaughlin couldn’t surpass Alex Palou in the non-championship event’s final race despite being the main challenger. He finished 2nd, trailing Palou by 5.792s. McLaughlin expressed his satisfaction after earning $350,000 in prize money, which will be put towards his mortgage. The final race had minimal passes as drivers conserved their tires, which couldn’t be changed during the race. McLaughlin acknowledged Palou’s speed and clean air advantage, settling for second place in the end. He also avoided a collision in his heat race and appreciated his car’s good speed.
