Some new fathers in racing find themselves losing a couple tenths of a second, but Scott McLaughlin picked up a few on his way to pole at St. Pete.
Scott Dixon (photo) earned the 143rd podium finish of his illustrious career Sunday after finishing second at St. Petersburg.
Alex Palou got his IndyCar title defence off to a perfect start, as the triple champion won the 2025 opener in St. Petersburg. But for much of the race he wasn’t even in the fight, as trouble in the final set of pitstops derailed Scott Dixon’s bid.
The IndyCar season began today on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla. Alex Palou starts the season right, claiming his first win here.
Kiwi Scott Dixon has overcome radio issues to finish second behind Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Alex Palou to start the new IndyCar season at St Petersburg
If Scott McLaughlin’s bad days are going to look like what transpired on Sunday at St. Petersburg, the Team Penske driver will be a serious threat to win the championship. Starting from pole, the New Zealander and his No.