Scott McLaughlin leads second IndyCar practice session at Laguna Seca
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Scott McLaughlin recorded the fastest lap time during the second practice session at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Saturday morning. The track session was abbreviated, limiting the total time teams had on the circuit to prepare for upcoming IndyCar events. This marks the latest track activity at the California venue as drivers work to adjust their setups for the weekend. The session was conducted under standard practice protocols despite the reduced duration. Teams will continue to refine vehicle performance throughout the remainder of the event weekend. Further sessions are expected as the field prepares for qualifying.
- •Scott McLaughlin recorded the top lap time in the second practice session.
- •The practice session at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was shortened.
- •Activity took place on the morning of September 5, 2026.
- •Drivers are currently preparing for race weekend competition.
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- 1:23 AMRacer — Rosenqvist tops final IndyCar practice at Laguna Seca
- 10:10 PMMotorsport.com — IndyCar Laguna Seca starting lineup: Scott McLaughlin takes pole from Alex Palou by 0.0177s
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — IndyCar Laguna Seca race starting grid: Pole position, qualifying results, start time
- 9:42 PMRacer — McLaughlin upstages Palou for Laguna Seca IndyCar pole
- 7:16 PMRacer — McLaughlin leads abbreviated second Laguna Seca IndyCar practice
"Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin surged late to take pole for the IndyCar season finale Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The 33-year-old New Zealander set a 1m09.1363s lap in the final moments of qualifying saw him nail a flying lap of 1m09.1363s on the 11-turn, 2.238-mile natural terrain road course, which bested newly crowned five-time series champion ...Keep reading
"His blistering 1m09.136s lap around the 2.238 mile, 11-turn road course earned Chevrolet its 250th pole position in the series, upstaging newly crowned champion Alex Palou, who had led into the Fast Six.
"The Indy 500 winner was the fastest man in Monterey in IndyCar's final practice session of the season, topping the timesheets ahead of Mick Schumacher and Scott McLaughlin.
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External links- RacerSep 6, 2026, 1:23 AMRosenqvist leads final IndyCar practice at Laguna Seca
The Indy 500 winner was the fastest man in Monterey Saturday evening, topping the timesheets ahead of Mick Schumacher and Scott McLaughlin.
- RacerSep 6, 2026, 1:23 AMRosenqvist tops final IndyCar practice at Laguna Seca
The Indy 500 winner was the fastest man in Monterey in IndyCar's final practice session of the season, topping the timesheets ahead of Mick Schumacher and Scott McLaughlin.
- Motorsport.comSep 5, 2026, 10:10 PMIndyCar Laguna Seca starting lineup: Scott McLaughlin takes pole from Alex Palou by 0.0177s
Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin surged late to take pole for the IndyCar season finale Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The 33-year-old New Zealander set a 1m09.1363s lap in the final moments of qualifying saw him nail a flying lap of 1m09.1363s on the 11-turn, 2.238-mile natural terrain road course, which bested newly crowned five-time series champion ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:48 PMIndyCar Laguna Seca race starting grid: Pole position, qualifying results, start time
Scott McLaughlin earns his second pole position of the season. Here's the full starting grid for the IndyCar Series season finale at Laguna Seca.
- RacerSep 5, 2026, 9:42 PMMcLaughlin upstages Palou for Laguna Seca IndyCar pole
His blistering 1m09.136s lap around the 2.238 mile, 11-turn road course earned Chevrolet its 250th pole position in the series, upstaging newly crowned champion Alex Palou, who had led into the Fast Six.
- RacerSep 5, 2026, 7:16 PMMcLaughlin leads abbreviated second Laguna Seca IndyCar practice
Scott McLaughlin shot to the top of a shortened second practice session Saturday morning at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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