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Shane van Gisbergen and Scott McLaughlin battle in Newcastle Photo: Daniel Kalisz
Scott McLaughlin said his rival and rival Shane van Gisbergen was highly respected, despite tough championship fights this year.
The Shell V-Power Racing driver finally won the first Supercars crown at Coates Hire Newcastle 500 after an intense battle until the last race of the year.
McLaughlin and Van Gisbergen were engaged in an exciting battle for much of the season, which seemed to overflow at Pukekohe, highlighted by the flash point included in the contact with the race, followed by the infamous Parc Fermé & # 39; park in & # 39; .
Even though the races were tough, McLaughlin says that there is only respect between him and his rival.
"I think every battle is the same, but when we get to this step of the year with Shane and me, especially when we go to New Zealand, two Kiwis who want to win in front of their audience, one does not not and Shane, after shitting, then "parked in", this causes huge controversy, but it's certainly an intense battle, "said McLaughlin.
"But there are people (who) who can say what they want, but there is a lot of respect for myself and Shane," McLaughlin said.
"I think it's more on the right track; we fight hard and fairly and continue.
"Obviously, once or twice we will have a crisis, one of us, but that is … I think … the battle with him until the end of this year has been amazing and I think we have 500 points ahead of the third, so that shows how consistent we were.
"I lift my hat to a lot of guys from Triple Eight for pushing me to the end and pushing our team to the end."
Respect for the drivers came as a result of McLaughlin's victory in the title. on the streets of Newcastle last Sunday.
Although disappointed to miss the title, van Gisbergen ventured into the Shell V-Power Racing garage to congratulate the entire team and took the time to talk to boss Roger Penske.
"They (DJR Team Penske) have been great competitors in the last two years and it's good for them to win. They just made fewer mistakes and we were as fast as they did this year, but they did the job. their team, "van Gisbergen said, reflecting on the result.
Respect for the rival teams was once again evident when Triple Eight's Jamie Whincup unveiled his opinion of McLaughlin's victory after kiting the kiwi for the 2017 title.
"It's one of the toughest years we've had," Whincup said.
"It's the biggest prize in Australian motorsport and I think Scotty deserves its name.
"He and all his crew did a fantastic job, absolutely winning this year.
"To win the championship, it's the best of the year, so forget everything that comes and go, these guys really deserve the win and we can not congratulate them anymore."
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