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Palou Clinches Fourth IndyCar Title as Power Wins Portland Grand Prix

A late engine failure for Pato O’Ward secured Palou’s championship with two oval races still to run.

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Jul 27, 2025; Salinas, California, USA; Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) celebrates his victory of the Monterey Grand Prix at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo
Alex Palou drives for Chip Ganassi Racing during the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series race at Portland.
Will Power celebrates his win in the NTT IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Portland.

Overview

  • Alex Palou sealed his fourth IndyCar crown by finishing third at Portland, boosting his season victory count to eight.
  • Pato O’Ward dropped 10 laps after an engine malfunction on lap 22, ending his mathematical bid for the title.
  • Will Power executed a fuel and tyre strategy to lead 78 of 110 laps and secure Team Penske’s only win of the season.
  • Palou’s campaign features an Indianapolis 500 triumph, making him the first driver since Dario Franchitti in 2010 to claim both the Indy 500 and season title in the same year.
  • The series shifts to oval racing at the Milwaukee Mile and Nashville Superspeedway for its final two rounds, where Palou can pursue a single-season win record.