Overview

• Josef Newgarden took his first victory of 2025 at his home track, giving Team Penske its second win of the year as Alex Palou finished second and Scott McLaughlin third.
• Polesitter Pato O’Ward crashed while leading after a tire failure, and Palou suffered an earlier tire failure during an on-track fight for the lead.
• A. J. Foyt Racing’s David Malukas crashed on lap 83 and was airlifted for further evaluation, with IndyCar and the team saying he was awake and alert in transport.
• Drivers grappled with pronounced bumps in Turns 3 and 4 on the concrete oval, sharpening questions about track conditions and Firestone tire durability.
• Callum Ilott and Christian Rasmussen received nine-place grid penalties for engine changes, and Will Power’s future with Penske is set to be addressed after the race with Malukas linked in ongoing rumors.