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Alex Palou secured his fourth IndyCar championship at Portland despite not winning the race, while Will Power achieved the only win for Team Penske in 2025. Pato O'Ward's efforts were thwarted by mechanical issues, and Graham Rahal and Callum Ilott made impressive comebacks. The event was also marred by PR issues involving ICE and DHS, and a humorous graphic mistake added to the weekend's highlights.
Will Power won his second consecutive Portland IndyCar race, securing his 45th career victory, while Alex Palou clinched his fourth IndyCar championship with a third-place finish, amidst a lively race day despite hot weather and partial attendance. The event showcased the skill and speed of the drivers, with fans enjoying the atmosphere and access to the cars and drivers, and set the stage for upcoming races.
Scott Dixon won his 60th IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio with a flawless two-stop strategy, overcoming a late mistake by teammate Alex Palou, who led most of the race. Dixon's experience and strategic planning allowed him to capitalize on the race's challenges, securing a significant victory in his illustrious career.
Alex Palou, an IndyCar driver, has been dominating the series with multiple wins and is aiming to win three consecutive titles, a feat achieved by only a few in history. Despite his success, questions about his motivation and future, especially regarding F1 ambitions, are discussed. Palou remains highly motivated, focusing on breaking records and maintaining his dominance in IndyCar, with a promising long-term future in the sport.
Alex Palou won his first Indianapolis 500, earning $3.8 million from a record-breaking total purse of over $20 million, making it the largest prize pool in Indy 500 history. Despite his significant payout, he earned less than last year's top winner, Josef Newgarden, who took home $4.3 million. The race featured a total of 33 drivers with varying earnings, from over $3.8 million for Palou to just over $100,000 for crash-affected drivers like Marco Andretti and Kyle Larson.
Marcus Ericsson, after finishing second in the Indy 500, expressed deep disappointment over losing to Alex Palou in a close finish, reflecting on missed opportunities and the emotional toll of the race, despite acknowledging the team's resilience and his improved form this season.
Alex Palou from Spain won the 109th Indianapolis 500, marking his first victory in this prestigious race, and became the first Spanish driver to do so. He overtook Marcus Ericsson in the final laps and celebrated with traditional milk, amid a race that experienced delays and early crashes. Palou's win was celebrated as an incredible achievement in motorsport.
Colton Herta secured Andretti Global's first pole position of the season with a lap time of 1m00.547s at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, marking his 12th career pole. Championship leader Alex Palou took second place, while Josef Newgarden was the fastest Chevy driver in third. The qualifying session saw intense competition and some drama, including a confrontation between Romain Grosjean and Santino Ferrucci. The race is set to start at 12:45 p.m. ET on the USA Network.
Alex Palou led the opening practice session of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix with a lap time of 1m01.721s, closely followed by Pato O'Ward and Colton Herta. The session saw multiple incidents, including crashes involving Marcus Ericsson and Jack Harvey, but no injuries were reported. The practice highlighted the improved grip of the track compared to last year, with drivers frequently testing the limits.
Alex Palou dominated the unconventional Thermal Club tire chess match, leading from pole to finish and capturing $500,000 for first place in the non-points race, with Scott McLaughlin and Felix Rosenqvist taking second and third, respectively. The race focused on tire conservation, with Palou showcasing his ability to make speed while saving his tires. Colton Herta strategically saved his tires in the first 10-lap race to have fresher rubber for the final 10-lap race, ultimately finishing in fifth place.
Meyer Shank Racing's Felix Rosenqvist and Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou secured poles for Sunday's Thermal heats in the NTT IndyCar Series. The heats will consist of 10 laps or be timed at 20 minutes, with the top six finishers from each heat advancing to the $1 Million Challenge. The event's grand finale will feature a 20-lap race divided into two 10-lap sprint segments with a halftime break.
Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing dominated Friday's test sessions at The Thermal Club, setting the fastest lap time in both the morning and afternoon sessions ahead of the IndyCar $1 Million Challenge. With high temperatures and tire degradation to manage, most teams saved their new sets of tires and focused on qualifying simulation runs at the end of the session. Palou's impressive performance was followed by Felix Rosenqvist, Romain Grosjean, Rinus VeeKay, Christian Lundgaard, and Will Power in the top six.
Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing led the morning test at Thermal Club with a quick lap, followed by Christian Lundgaard and Marcus Armstrong. The session provided valuable insights for tuning cars ahead of the $1 Million Challenge all-star heat races on Sunday, with tire degradation being a key concern. No caution periods were required, and action resumes in the afternoon.
The dominance of Chip Ganassi Racing and Team Penske in IndyCar racing is expected to continue in the 2024 season, with defending champion Álex Palou leading the charge for Ganassi. Despite a lawsuit looming over Palou, his driving skills and mental fortitude make Ganassi the team to beat. Other contenders include Scott Dixon, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and Pato O'Ward, with the introduction of hybrid engine technology later in the season adding an element of uncertainty to the championship race.
Scott Dixon expresses frustration with IndyCar race control's decision to hold the yellow flag until all cars have cycled around with a pitstop, believing it negatively impacted the outcome of the race. Despite his frustration, Dixon finishes second in the overall standings, while Alex Palou secures the IndyCar Series title for Chip Ganassi Racing with a race to spare.