McLaughlin On Podium In Season OpenerMarch 3, 2018ADELAIDE 500 - SATURDAY, MARCH 3 – PRACTICE, TOP 10 SHOOTOUT & RACE Fabian Coulthard - No. 12 Shell V-Power Racing Ford Practice 3 – 14th (Fastest Lap: 1m20.5551s) Scott McLaughlin - No. 17 Shell V-Power Racing Ford Practice 3 – 1st (Fastest Lap: 1m19.8117s) Fabian Coulthard - No. 12 Shell V-Power Racing Ford Recap: Coulthard spent practice this morning working with his engineers on race pace for the No.12 Shell V-Power Ford, and then sat out the Top 10 Shootout after qualifying 18th yesterday. He started this afternoon's 250km race strongly, and got himself up to 11th position before his first pit stop. Being in the pack means that trouble is never far away, and Coulthard came together with rookie Richie Stanaway at the final corner mid-race, causing steering damage that required a lengthy period in the garage for repairs. He returned to the circuit three-laps down and finished the race in 21st place. Coulthard Quote: "We tried our best, but after qualifying poorly, it puts you back in the pack where there's trouble, and unfortunately we found it. I've definitely had better days in a race car, and I feel for the boys as they have to repair a damaged car. It's not the best way to start the season, but we'll look to qualify better and bounce back tomorrow." Copyright ©2008-2016 Penske Racing. All rights reserved |