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Penske Driver Scott McLaughlin’s Tough Month Ends with Hope for a Fresh Start at Gateway

After a challenging May in 2025, Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske prepares to compete in the upcoming race at Gateway.
McLaughlin faced a difficult period that included two crashes at the Indianapolis 500 and a heated exchange on social media with McLaren’s Tony Kanaan, while Penske dismissed three senior executives following the discovery of illegal modifications on their cars.
Despite these setbacks, McLaughlin has historically performed well at Gateway, having taken pole position there over the last two seasons and finishing second last year.
In 2025, Alex Palou leads the competitive IndyCar field with five wins, while McLaughlin ranks 8th in points, 147 behind Palou, and acknowledges the tough month and lessons learned.
Gateway presents McLaughlin a fresh start on the series’ second oval race of the season and the first IndyCar event televised in prime-time by Fox, with hopes to rebound and improve.

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Montana Standard

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McLaughlin seeks fresh start after tough month

Scott McLaughlin's miserable month of May — he crashed twice at the Indianapolis 500, caused a crash at Detroit and engaged in a post-race social media feud with Tony Kanaan — has finally ended.

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Winston-Salem Journal

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McLaughlin hopes for fresh start at Gateway after tough month

Scott McLaughlin's miserable month of May — he crashed twice at the Indianapolis 500, caused a crash at Detroit and engaged in a post-race social media feud with Tony Kanaan — has finally ended.

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McLaughlin's tough IndyCar month ends with hope for fresh start

Scott McLaughlin's miserable month of May — he crashed twice at the Indianapolis 500, caused a crash at Detroit and engaged in a post-race social media feud with Tony Kanaan — has finally ended.

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Kokomo Tribune

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McLaughlin's tough month ends with hope for a fresh start at Gateway

Scott McLaughlin's miserable month of May — he crashed twice at the Indianapolis 500, caused a crash at Detroit and engaged in a post-race social media feud with Tony Kanaan — has finally ended.

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Scott McLaughlin and Indy legend ‘clear the air’ after social media feud

Tony Kanaan took aim at Scott McLaughlin following the Kiwi driver’s crash on the warm-up lap at the Indy 500.

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Penske driver Scott McLaughlin’s tough month ends with hope for a fresh start at Gateway

Scott McLaughlin's miserable month of May — he crashed twice at the Indianapolis 500, caused a crash at Detroit and engaged in a post-race social media feud…

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