Scott McLaughlin has announced that he and Team Penske will be competing together in IndyCar well into the future.
McLaughlin has been racing with Team Penske since he joined IndyCar full time in the 2021 season, and his time with the organization stretches back even further during his very successful run in Australian Supercars.
Starting his fifth year stateside, the New Zealand native took to social media to announce that he will be staying with the powerhouse team for multiple years to come.
“We’re LIVE and ready for a big 2025!” read the post. “Signed a long term extension in the off-season with Team Penske and have been absolutely 100% focused on prep for this year. Let’s kick this season off right! STRAIGHT. TO. THE. MOON.”
McLaughlin has been on an upward trend ever since his joining the series. Across that time he has earned seven race victories and finished third in the championship twice.
He related in pre-season interviews that he feels on the cusp of a championship here, and sees the same progression he felt in Supercars that led to him winning three consecutive titles.
Now with an extended contract, McLaughlin will more easily be able to build on what he has already accomplished by working with the same team and team-mates that have brought him to this point.
“I always feel competition from those guys [team-mates at Team Penske],” expanded McLaughlin to Motorsportweek.com.
“They’re unreal racing drivers. I’m certainly noticing Andretti’s getting better, Ganassi is always there, Ed Carpenter has got new funding now, and you’re got Arrow McLaren.
“That’s why we gotta work together well. I feel like the three of us have a really good relationship.”
McLaughlin is racing at the site of his first IndyCar win this weekend, and will look to repeat that success on the streets of St. Petersburg on March 2.
Discussion about this post