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McLaren apologises for Nolan Siegel’s radio tirade against Penske and Scott McLaughlin was just the latest episode in a fractious saga
The recent “Tell Penske to go f**k themselves” radio message highlighted growing tension between Arrow McLaren and Team Penske in IndyCar racing.
The conflict centers around drivers Scott McLaughlin of Penske and Nolan Siegel of McLaren, with incidents at Gateway race and Detroit fueling the animosity.
Siegel’s blocking move on McLaughlin led to a penalty, followed by an expletive-filled radio outburst and subsequent apologies from Siegel via social media.
McLaren released a statement condemning Siegel’s behavior and emphasizing their commitment to professionalism and accountability within the team.
The history of clashes between the drivers and teams underscores a deeper rivalry that goes beyond individual incidents on the track.
