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Alex Palou Becomes First Spaniard to Win Indy500, Secures 2025 Victory

The three-time IndyCar champion held off Marcus Ericsson to claim his first Indy500 win, with projected winnings of up to $4.5 million.

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Alex Palou will receive a whopping check for his Indy 500 win on Sunday

Overview

  • Alex Palou won the 2025 Indy500 on May 25, becoming the first Spaniard to achieve this milestone in the race's history.
  • The victory marks Palou's fifth win in six races during the 2025 IndyCar season, solidifying his dominance in the standings.
  • Driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, Palou's projected winnings from the race range between $3.8 million and $4.5 million, from a total purse expected to exceed $19 million.
  • Palou is a three-time IndyCar Series champion (2021, 2023, 2024) and has been a standout figure in motorsports since joining IndyCar in 2020.
  • Off the track, Palou is married to Esther Valle, a motorsports team manager from Madrid, Spain, and they share a daughter, Lucia, born in December 2023.