Esports – McLaughlin wins iRacing Challenge in Barber

If the test ofIndycar iRacing Challenge contested on the virtual track of Barber Motorsports Park was contested in the evening on the New Continent, it was in the middle of the night that Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske) had to get up to participate in the second round of the virtual championship. The time difference did not prevent the double Supercars champion from shining as he won with 4 tenths ahead of his teammate Will Power at the end of the 45 laps of the race.

The Australian who was scheduled for the Indianapolis GP had already stood out during the first virtual race on the Watkins Glen track finishing at the foot of the podium. Eighth in qualifying at Barber, he managed to make his way to “Victory Lane”.

" I am very happy, commented the winner. I stayed in discussion with the Indycar engineer with whom I worked in the USA, Jonathan Diuguid. It was he who allowed me to make the difference. He found me a superb strategy. This race went a little better than last week. »

Scott McLaughlin found the opening on Scott Speed ​​(Andretti-Herta) 6 laps from the checkered flag and resisted Will Power's attacks during the final laps. The three-time Global champion Rallycross finally completed the podium ahead of Alex Palou (Dale Coyne Racing with Team Goh).

simon pagenaud (Team Penske) once again finished in first place, completing the Top 5 ahead of Felix Rosenqvist (Chip Ganassi Racing) and Colton Herta (Capstone). Sebastian Bourdais (Tresiba) finished in 13th place.

Sage Karam (DRR) was less successful than in the Watkins Glen event. The first winner of the season was leading the race after taking pole but retired following contact with Felix Rosenqvist.