Overview

• Alex Palou converted pole into his eighth victory of the 2025 season at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca by leading the majority of the 95 laps.
• He extended his championship lead over Pato O’Ward to 121 points, leaving O’Ward as the sole remaining contender for the title.
• Christian Lundgaard finished second and Colton Herta third, delivering solid results for Arrow McLaren and Andretti Global.
• A planned Saturday morning practice was cancelled when moisture grounded the medical helicopter, forcing teams into qualifying with minimal track time.
• With three races remaining, Palou needs only to average a 16th-place finish to clinch the championship, potentially at Portland.