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Álex Palou Becomes First Spanish Winner of Indianapolis 500

Palou's victory completes Spain's Triple Crown in motorsports and marks his fifth win in six IndyCar races this season.

Álex Palou, en la celebración de la victoria de las 500 millas de Indianápolis
Álex Palou, en una imagen de archivo.
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Alex Palou gana en Indianápolis

Overview

  • Álex Palou secured his historic win at the 109th Indianapolis 500, becoming the first Spanish driver to claim victory in the iconic race.
  • Starting from sixth position, Palou overtook Marcus Ericsson with 14 laps remaining to clinch the title.
  • This marks Palou's fifth win in six IndyCar races this season, further solidifying his lead in the championship standings.
  • The victory completes the Spanish Triple Crown in motorsports, joining Fernando Alonso, Marc Gené, and Miguel Molina in achieving prestigious racing milestones.
  • The race faced challenging conditions, including a rain delay, a pre-race crash involving Scott McLaughlin, and a car fire in Alexander Rossi's pit.