New Zealander · Auckland, New Zealand · Born 23 August 1993New Zealand racing driver who dominated Supercars Championship with three consecutive titles (2018-2020) before transitioning to IndyCar Series with Team Penske
Scott McLaughlin is New Zealand's exceptional racing driver who dominated Australian Supercars before transitioning to IndyCar with Team Penske. His extraordinary consistency, exceptional race management, and natural speed produced three consecutive Supercars championships before his move to America where he has established himself as one of IndyCar's most competitive drivers. McLaughlin continued developing into a genuine IndyCar championship contender with Team Penske through the mid-2020s, adding oval-racing proficiency to the road and street course pace that had made him a three-time Supercars champion before his move to America.
Three-time Supercars Championship winner and successful transition to IndyCar
How They Played
Aggressive yet calculated driver known for qualifying speed and racecraft
Lasting Impact
One of New Zealand's most successful touring car drivers who successfully transitioned to American open-wheel racing
Career Honours
- Supercars Championship Winner 2018
- Supercars Championship Winner 2019
- Supercars Championship Winner 2020
- Bathurst 1000 Winner 2019
- Bathurst 1000 Winner 2022
- IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year 2022
- New Zealand Motorsport Driver of the Year 2018
- New Zealand Motorsport Driver of the Year 2019
- New Zealand Motorsport Driver of the Year 2020
New Zealander Athletes