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Alex Palou Claims Victory in 109th Indianapolis 500

Palou's strategic prowess secures his win in a race defined by fuel-saving tactics, technical challenges, and late-race drama.

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Overview

  • Alex Palou, driving for Ganassi-Honda, won the 109th Indianapolis 500, cementing his dominance in the 2025 IndyCar season.
  • The race featured 81 laps of intense strategy, with Palou overtaking Marcus Ericsson 14 laps from the finish to secure the lead.
  • Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indy 500 winner, finished second after being caught off-guard by Palou's decisive move.
  • The hybrid engine introduced challenges, including limited overtaking opportunities, impacting race dynamics.
  • The race concluded under caution following an accident involving Nolan Siegel, with Palou maintaining a commanding lead.