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Pato O’Ward Wins Toronto Indy, Cuts Palou’s Lead to 99 Points

Crash-filled opening laps triggered frequent safety-car periods that shifted the race strategy, allowing O’Ward to execute a winning three-stop plan.

Colton Herta (26) of the United States crosses the finish line to win the 2024 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy, in Toronto on Sunday, July 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
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Winner Pato O'Ward (left) of Mexico is sprayed down with champagne by second place Rinus VeekKay (centre) and Kyffin Simpson (right) on the victory podium for the 2025 Honda Indy in Toronto on Sunday, July 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Alex Palou, driver of the #10 DHL Team Ganassi Honda drives drives during qualifying for the NTT INDYCAR Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg during on March 01, 2025 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Overview

  • Early incidents—including Scott McLaughlin’s wheel detachment, Christian Rasmussen’s collision and a restart pileup that involved Jacob Abel and Josef Newgarden—brought out five caution periods in the 90-lap contest.
  • O’Ward capitalized on those safety-car breaks with a three-stop approach, earning his second win of the 2025 season and his first in Toronto.
  • Alex Palou slipped to 12th place, reducing his championship advantage from 129 points to 99 with four races remaining.
  • Colton Herta secured his third career Toronto pole but could only manage fourth on race day, extending his search for a first victory of the year.
  • Santino Ferrucci was ruled out of the weekend after a warm-up crash left his A. J. Foyt Racing car beyond safe repair.