IndyCar racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seaca crowned Scott McLaughlin with his eighth career victory after a clear, pole‑derived drive.
Results & Incidents
Kyle Kirkwood finished on the front row in second, while Alexander Rossi took his only 2026 podium by securing third place. On the day, rookie Dennis Hauger exited the race after a collision with Sting Ray Robb, leaving a lone DNF. The event saw a single full‑course caution that lasted only a few laps.
Season Standings & Team Notes
McLaughlin’s win keeps him in touch with the top of the championship, while Kirkwood holds the runner‑up position and Rossi climbs to third overall. Five‑time champion Alex Palou capped his season in eighth, and Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon closed his IndyCar career with a seventeenth‑place finish.
2026 IndyCar Series Final at Laguna Seca: Official Race Results Unveiled
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