Scott McLaughlin responds to Will Power after Detroit Grand Prix contact
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026

At the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, Scott McLaughlin and Will Power were involved in a fierce dispute for a podium finish. Power attempted to take third place from McLaughlin as they approached Turn 3. The contact that ensued compromised both drivers' chances of finishing in the top three. The intense rivalry highlighted the dynamic between the former teammates during the race.
- •Scott McLaughlin and Will Power clashed at Turn 3.
- •Both drivers lost podium opportunities due to the contact.
- •The incident showcased their ongoing rivalry.
- •The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix continues to unfold.
- 10:34 PMMotorsport.com — Scott McLaughlin says Will Power “gave me no option” after contact ends Detroit podium chances
"Scott McLaughlin and Will Power didn’t give off the look of former teammates, with the two locked into a fierce battle for the podium that led to it falling apart for both in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. The #26 Andretti Global Honda of Power shot to the inside of McLaughlin’s #3 Team Penske Chevrolet into Turn 3 in an effort to take third. Upon the exit of the corner, however, the ...Keep reading
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