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Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin wants to clear the air after he was disqualified from March’s IndyCar Series season-opener in St. Petersburg, where he stood on the podium in third place. He and his …
Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin is addressing his disqualification from the IndyCar Series season-opener in St. Petersburg, where he finished third but was found to have misused the push-to-pass system with his teammate Newgarden. In a social media post, McLaughlin expressed his pride in the team but acknowledged the mistake made, insisting he did not gain any advantage. He clarified that the push-to-pass was activated unintentionally for less than 2 seconds in a part of the track where it’s typically used. McLaughlin emphasized his integrity and commitment to fair competition, accepting the penalty but stressing he did not aim to gain an edge over rivals. Now, the focus is on moving forward and performing well at the upcoming race at Barber Motorsports Park.
