From V8 Supercars to V6 superstar

Scott McLaughlin put in a consummate performance at the start of just his second season since emerging from Australian tin-tops, but he had to work hard for it at the end

DAVID MALSHER-LOPEZ

The pressure was intense on Scott McLaughlin. There were two laps to go. Ahead of his Chevrolet-powered Team Penske car was a backmarker, a rookie about whom he knew very little in terms of track ethics or driving style. Behind him – right behind him – was the reigning IndyCar champion, whose skills have rapidly been recognised by all in the sport. Alex Palou is a man who’s extremely fast, who makes very few mistakes, but who was keen to make up for a big error the day before in second practice. He had clipped the apex wall at Turn 9 and had speared into the concrete on the outside, almost head-on. He had been unhurt but he was mortified at the work he had given both his Chip Ganassi Racing…

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Autosport (Digital) - 1 Issue, 3/3/2022

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