McLaughlin ”probably too happy” after ”unexpected” IndyCar podium

The three-time and reigning Supercars champion started only 15th after inclement weather compressed the Saturday schedule at Texas Motor Speedway and forced IndyCar to cancel qualifying, and instead base the grid on entrant points.
However, he moved up through the field as several rivals pitted slightly early – just before the first caution for Sebastien Bourdais’ crash. That, combined with …Keep reading