Alex Palou Wins Thrilling IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Palou secures victory in the 2025 season opener, leading a Chip Ganassi Racing one-two finish with teammate Scott Dixon.

Alex Palou claimed victory in the 2025 IndyCar season opener, holding off Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden in a dramatic finish.
The race concluded with a Chip Ganassi Racing one-two finish, as Dixon overtook Newgarden on the final lap to secure second place.
Palou's win marks his first season-opening victory since 2021 and a strong start to his defense of the 2024 championship title.
The 100-lap race on St. Petersburg's 1.8-mile, 14-turn street circuit featured intense competition and strategic navigation of slower cars.
The next race on the 2025 IndyCar calendar is the Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix, scheduled for March 23.