P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Team Penske’s IndyCar drivers seem to have come back alive after all three drivers finished in the top five.
After a poor run of form in 2025, Team Penske and its IndyCar drivers showed improvement in Iowa with all three drivers finishing in the top five.
Josef Newgarden and Will Power earned podium finishes in second and third, while Scott McLaughlin made a strong recovery drive from the back to finish fourth.
McLaughlin faced an incident during qualifying, failing to set a lap time due to a crash, but managed a remarkable performance in the race later.
Despite the qualifying setback, McLaughlin expressed disappointment but determination to bounce back.
McLaughlin’s impressive race pace and strategic moves showcased his skill, leading to a fourth-place finish that felt like a win for the team.
While McLaughlin was pleased with his result, Newgarden, who had faced challenges in previous races, had a mixed reaction to his second-place finish in Iowa.
