The current situation at Team Penske is a textbook example of how complex and layered driver development and contract planning can be in top-tier motorsport. At first glance, it might seem like a simple case of a young prospect challenging a veteran for a seat—but underneath that lies a strategic web of timing, performance evaluation,…
The Indianapolis 500 is known for drama, but few stories hit quite as hard as the one that unfolded for Scott McLaughlin at the 2025 edition of „The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.“ In a shocking twist, McLaughlin’s race ended before the green flag even dropped — a premature and painful exit during the final warm-up…
INDYCAR have announced that Team Penske drivers Josef Newgarden and Will Power have been moved to the 32nd and 33rd starting positions for this year’s Indianapolis 500 after failing a technical inspection. It was found that both cars have modified attenuators, during inspection before Fast 12 qualifying on Sunday afternoon. As well as being demoted…
The opening day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge was dominated by familiar powerhouses, as Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing flexed their muscles despite a weather-shortened session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Will Power, the 2018 Indy 500 champion, topped the timesheets late in the day with a lap of…
We often define race car drivers by lap times, podiums, and points. But every so often, something reminds us that behind the helmet is a human — someone capable of leaving a deeper impression than just tire marks on asphalt. For Scott McLaughlin, that moment came before the green flag ever flew at Barber Motorsports…
Barber Motorsports Park has always produced exciting races and thrilling finishes. It also gives drivers a challenge with high and low speed corners, and intense elevation changes. This track gives a wonderful opportunity for drivers to unleash their true potential. Here are five drivers that could emerge and show their true potential and make potentially…
At this year’s Indy 500 Open Test, Scott McLaughlin has taken an unusual approach: he’s back at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the exact same car that delivered him the 2024 Indy 500 pole position — and it hasn’t touched a racetrack since that day. „Same car. Exactly same car. Hasn’t touched a piece of…
Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden isn’t just chasing speed — he’s chasing understanding. As one of the most consistent and calculating drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Newgarden offered insight during the Long Beach media day into how the team approaches success: not by striving for perfection, but by executing the fundamentals better than anyone else….
