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.
Josef Newgarden won his second consecutive Indianapolis 500, earning a record $4.288 million, including a $440,000 bonus from BorgWarner. The total purse for the race was $18,456,000, breaking previous records. Pato O'Ward finished second, earning $1,050,500. The event highlighted intense competition and significant financial rewards for participants.
Pato O'Ward, despite his immense talent and popularity, faced another heartbreaking defeat at the Indianapolis 500, finishing second to Josef Newgarden. O'Ward's performance, including a remarkable double-save at Turn 2, showcased his skill and determination. He remains optimistic and grateful for the support from fans and the IndyCar community, even as he continues to chase his first Indy 500 victory.
Josef Newgarden secured his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 victory with a daring last-lap pass, becoming the first driver in 22 years to achieve back-to-back wins. The dramatic finish saw Newgarden narrowly edge out Pato O'Ward, who led at the start of the final lap. This victory also marked a record-setting 20th Indy 500 win for team owner Roger Penske.
Josef Newgarden won the Indy 500 for the second consecutive year with a thrilling last-lap pass on Pato O'Ward, becoming the first driver to achieve back-to-back victories since Helio Castroneves in 2001-2002. The race, which featured 18 different leaders and 49 lead changes, was marked by a four-hour rain delay and multiple cautions, including a multi-car crash on the opening lap. Scott Dixon finished third, with Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou rounding out the top five.
RACER’s Marshall Pruett provides a recap of the Indy 500 race day, featuring interviews with drivers Pato O’Ward, Scott Dixon, Christian Rasmussen, and Santino Ferrucci, as well as Newgarden superfan Greg Dixon. The report is presented by The American Legion, promoting free suicide prevention training.
Josef Newgarden secured his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 victory in a dramatic race marked by multiple crashes, engine failures, and aggressive driving. The race, delayed by a storm, saw a record 18 leaders and concluded with Newgarden making a daring pass to win. Pato O'Ward, who led in the final moments, finished a heart-wrenching second. Newgarden's back-to-back wins place him among the legends of the sport, as he continues to build his legacy.
Pato O’Ward was heartbroken after finishing second in the Indianapolis 500, narrowly missing victory due to a last-lap pass by Josef Newgarden. Despite leading with 43 on-track passes and overcoming personal challenges, O’Ward’s efforts fell short, leaving him emotional and reflective on the difficulty of winning at the historic race.
Josef Newgarden won the Indianapolis 500, becoming the first driver to secure consecutive wins in 22 years, overcoming a recent cheating scandal. He passed Pato O’Ward on the final lap, giving Roger Penske a record-extending 20th win. The race was delayed by rain, affecting NASCAR star Kyle Larson's performance.
Josef Newgarden clinched his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 title with a dramatic last-corner pass over Pato O'Ward. Kyle Larson, in his debut, led laps 177-180 but finished 18th after a pit road speeding penalty.
Josef Newgarden won the 2024 Indy 500, becoming the sixth driver to win consecutive races, after a thrilling duel with Pato O'Ward. Newgarden's victory marked Team Penske's 20th win at the event. The race faced a four-hour rain delay, and NASCAR star Kyle Larson, who finished 18th, quickly headed to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600.
Josef Newgarden wins his second consecutive Indianapolis 500, narrowly defeating Pato O'Ward in a rain-delayed race. Newgarden's victory earns him a $440,000 bonus, and Team Penske secures its 20th Indy 500 win. The race faced a four-hour delay due to weather, and notable performances included Scott McLaughlin leading the most laps and Kyle Larson finishing 18th after a penalty.
Colton Herta topped the crash-filled opening practice session at Laguna Seca for the IndyCar race, setting the fastest lap time ahead of Pato O'Ward and Alexander Rossi. The session was marred by multiple red flags due to incidents, including Romain Grosjean, Juri Vips, Scott McLaughlin, Agustin Canapino, and Will Power. Herta's Andretti Autosport teammate, Marcus Ericsson, finished fourth, while rookie Juri Vips impressed in sixth.
Pato O'Ward led the first practice session at Mid-Ohio for the Honda Indy 200, with Alex Palou and Marcus Ericsson following closely behind. Josef Newgarden set an impressive lap time early on, but O'Ward ultimately took the top spot. Christian Lundgaard and Kyle Kirkwood also performed well, while defending champion Will Power struggled to find a clear lap. The second practice session will take place on Saturday morning.
Colton Herta earns the NTT P1 Award for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America presented by AMR, with teammate Kyle Kirkwood starting sixth. Thirteen drivers in the top 17 starting spots are searching for their first win of 2023, including seven still searching for their maiden victory in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The track is expected to be treacherous, with some big names starting toward the back of the 27-car field. Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, and Emerson Fittipaldi each have scored three wins, the most by an INDYCAR SERIES driver at the track.
