Supercars to INDYCAR: Scott McLaughlin’s Global Racing Journey

Let’s talk racing. Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton celebrate the world of motorsports. Team Penske INDYCAR star Scott McLaughlin sits down with Will Buxton for an in-depth conversation recapping his 2026 season and reflecting on where he stands six years into his open-wheel journey. Scott looks back on his dominant win at Laguna Seca, weighs the debate between capturing an INDYCAR Championship versus an Indianapolis 500 victory, and shares the current dynamic inside the Penske camp alongside Josef Newgarden and David Malukas. Plus, he breaks down what Ganassi’s shifts mean for chasing down Alex Palou, offers his thoughts on the next-gen IR-28 car, evaluates Kimi Antonelli’s rise, and emphasizes the importance of family in his career. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Offseason Plans 01:11 - Driving Suzuka 1000KM 01:47 - 2026 Crew Changes 04:10 - Reflecting on Win at Laguna Seca 05:37 - Indy 500 or Championship? 06:46 - Looking Back at the 2026 Indy 500 07:54 - Relationship with Penske Teammates 09:10 - Still Learning in Open-Wheel Racing 10:45 - Chasing Alex Palou 13:33 - Bucket List Races 16:22 - Impressions of New IR-28 17:15 - New Speeds at Indy 500 18:34 - Growth of INDYCAR 20:46 - Thoughts on F1 & Kimi Antonelli 22:26 - Role of Family in Success All your FOX favorites. All in one app. FOX Sports is now streaming on FOX One. Try 7 days free today #WeLiveForLive - https://www.fox.com/ Fueled by https://www.poet.com/ The Official Home for Streaming on FOX: https://www.fox.com/ #SPEED #NASCAR #INDYCAR #F1 #MOTOGP #racing #kevinharvick #willbuxton Supercars to INDYCAR: Scott McLaughlin’s Global Racing Journey    / @speedonfox