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Pole-sitter Alex Palou leads the early stages of the 110th Indy 500 as teammates trade the lead; Katherine Legge crashes on Lap 18 and exits, while Alexander Rossi competes in a backup car. The race features prerace tributes and a star-studded program, with the green flag expected around 12:45 p.m. ET and rain in the forecast.
Alex Palou will lead a 33-car field in the 110th Indy 500 after Caio Collet and Jack Harvey were disqualified for failing tech, moving them to the back of the grid. The lineup features eight former winners and several ex-F1 drivers, including Mick Schumacher starting 27th.
Alex Palou earned the pole for the 110th Indianapolis 500, sharing the front row with Alexander Rossi and David Malukas as the full 33-car grid was set. Post-qualifying penalties shuffled the back of the pack, with Caio Collet and Jack Harvey moved to 32nd and 33rd, and Katherine Legge achieving her best Indy 500 starting position at 26th. The grid runs from Palou in 1st to Harvey in 33rd, spanning teams and manufacturers from Honda and Chevrolet across the field.
Alex Palou earned the 110th Indy 500 pole with a four‑lap average of 232.248 mph in the Fast Six, becoming the first defending Indy 500 winner to pole the following year since 2010. Alexander Rossi qualified second with a 231.99 mph four‑lap average, as the Fast Six also featured Malukas, Rosenqvist, Ferrucci, and O’Ward; the Fast 12 included Simpson, Daly, McLaughlin, Collet, Dixon and VeeKay who didn’t advance to the final six.
Alex Palou topped a tense IndyCar qualifying at the Indianapolis road course with a 1:09.7487, earning pole for the Sonsio Grand Prix and extending his streak to three straight IMS road course poles, ahead of Pato O’Ward, Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, David Malukas and Louis Foster.
Alex Palou controlled the Barber Motorsports Park race from start to finish, leading 79 of 90 laps to win the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix by 13.28 seconds over Christian Lundgaard. This marked Palou’s third Barber win in six starts and his 21st career victory, and it moves him to within two points of Kyle Kirkwood for the season lead (Lundgaard third). Rahal completed the podium in third, with Malukas fourth. The race featured strategic tire choices, with Palou starting on primaries, pitting for softer tires, and then maintaining a lead through the final laps as Lundgaard briefly challenged before a late pit issue allowed Palou to stretch away.
Alex Palou, starting fourth, clinched the IndyCar season opener at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg by using an early overcut and smart pit strategy to lead the final 62 of 100 laps, finishing 12.4948 seconds ahead of pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin. Palou led 59 laps, with Lundgaard third, Kirkwood fourth and O’Ward fifth as Palou secured the largest margin of victory in St. Pete IndyCar history.
London’s High Court ruled in McLaren’s favour in the breach-of-contract case against Alex Palou, awarding more than $12 million (about $10.2m plus another $2m–$2.5m) after Palou refused to join Arrow McLaren for IndyCar and potential Formula 1 duties. The judgment also found partial success on some related claims (sponsorship and performance-related aspects), while Palou’s team argued damages were inflated. Palou indicated he is considering his options and will continue with Chip Ganassi Racing; further interest and legal costs will be decided at a later hearing.
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.