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IndyCar: Team Penske signs contract extension with Mclaughlin

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IndyCar star Scott McLaughlin of Christchurch, New Zealand announced Friday that he has signed a contract extension to remain at Team Penske’s IndyCar team.

–by Mark Cipolloni–

McLaughlin finished third in the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Championship, the highest of any Team Penske driver.

McLaughlin made the announcement on X on February 28 at St. Petersburg, Florida before the first day of live action for the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season.

“We’re LIVE and ready for a big 2025!” McLaughlin said in 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.”

Later on Friday after Practice 1 for the Firestone GP of St. Petersburg, McLaughlin explained his situation:

“I just didn’t want to have any questions, move forward and get on with it,” McLaughlin said. “I love the team being here, and it just was just nice to get some security, especially now being a dad.

“I love it here and see being here for the rest of my career. I’m applying for my citizenship in the United States and hope to be here for a long time.

“It was pretty easy because we all have the same goals.”