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Alex Palou Extends Dominance With Third Win of 2025 at Barber

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver led 81 of 90 laps, securing a 16-second victory and a 60-point championship lead as the IndyCar season moves to Indianapolis.

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Overview

  • Alex Palou claimed his third victory in four races this season at the Children's of Alabama Grand Prix, finishing 16 seconds ahead of second place.
  • The Spaniard started from pole position, led all but nine laps, and achieved a rare maximum points haul by also leading the most laps and setting the fastest time in qualifying.
  • Christian Lundgaard continued his strong form with a second-place finish, marking his third consecutive podium and solidifying his position as Palou's closest championship rival.
  • Rinus VeeKay delivered his best result in two seasons, finishing fourth for Dale Coyne Racing, while Scott McLaughlin rounded out the podium in third.
  • IndyCar's streak of caution-free racing reached 339 consecutive laps, sparking discussions about competition formats and tire strategies ahead of the Indianapolis road course race.