Overview

• Kyle Kirkwood led 34 of 90 laps to win the 50th Long Beach Grand Prix, marking his third career IndyCar victory and second at Long Beach.
• The win ended Alex Palou’s two-race winning streak, with Palou finishing second and retaining the championship points lead.
• Andretti Global returned to the top of the podium, highlighting the team’s effective race strategy and strong performance on street courses.
• Tire management and pit stop timing played a critical role in the race, with most lead changes occurring during pit cycles on the narrow street course.
• The event drew an estimated 200,000 fans over three days, underscoring Long Beach’s significance as a marquee race in the IndyCar series.