Official race results: 2026 IndyCar finale at Laguna Seca
Scott McLaughlin now has eight career IndyCar wins, winning from pole in a straightforward race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. McLaughlin hadn't won a race since the penultimate round of the 2024 season at Milwaukee, so it was a big victory for the Kiwi. Kyle Kirkwood finished second, securing the runner-up spot in the championship standings. Alexander Rossi placed third for his first ...…
Tymek Kucharczyk secured victory in the second leg of the Indy NXT season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, while Nikita Johnson clinched the championship title. Driving the #71 HMD Motorsports entry, Kucharczyk maintained an unassailable lead throughout all 30 laps, finishing with a commanding margin of 6.5765 seconds ahead of Johnson.
The Polish racer, who achieved his second win of the season, expressed his pride in the team's performance and the car's outstanding condition. Meanwhile, Johnson, starting fifth in the Cape Motorsports (ECR) entry, overcame early race drama after dodging a crash at the green flag. Despite facing challenges in the lead, Johnson ended the season on a high note, securing two wins, nine podium finishes, and a top-10 finish in each of the 18 races.
Enzo Fittipaldi (HMD Motorsports) secured the third podium position, while Lochie Hughes (Andretti Global) claimed the final spot on the podium. As Johnson's primary title challenger, Fittipaldi mounted a comeback from 12th on the grid, but ultimately finished fifth and 29 points behind Johnson in the championship standings.
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- Final 2026 IndyCar championship standings after Laguna Seca motorsport.com
