McLaughlin wins 1st IndyCar race in St. Pete season opener

Driver Scott McLaughlin of Vax Imaging Team Penske (car 3) accelerates into the front straightaway during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Sunday, Feb.27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. McLaughlin finished first in Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin, left, and Will Power celebrate at Victory Lane after McLaughlin won the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Sunday, Feb.27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Scott McLaughlin, the driver for Dex Imaging Team Penske (car 3) makes a video call with family back in New Zealand after winning the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Sunday, Feb.27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Scott McLaughlin holds the lead as the Dex Imaging Team Penske (car 3) accelerates during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Scott McLaughlin, the driver for Dex Imaging Team Penske (car 3) makes a video call with family back in New Zealand after winning the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Sunday, Feb.27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin sits on the winner's podium at Victory Lane after winning the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Sunday, Feb.27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Drivers Alex Palou, second place, from left to right, Scott McLaughlin, winner, and Will Power, thirds place, celebrate at the end of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Sunday, Feb.27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Will Power drives Verizon Team Penske (car 12) during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)