Overview

• Alex Palou took pole with a 1:08.341 lap then led every circuit of the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey to claim his eighth victory of 2025.
• The pole lap awarded Palou an extra championship point under IndyCar’s spec format, underscoring the value of driver skill, setup and strategy.
• Pato O’Ward qualified second and crossed the line fourth, remaining the lone title rival but now trailing by 121 points.
• A cancelled Friday practice session and divergent tire choices added complexity to qualifying and race-day pit strategies.
• With just three races left, Palou is poised to challenge the single-season win record as he pursues a fourth championship in five years.