Overview

• Alex Palou won the 2025 Indianapolis 500, becoming the first Spanish driver to claim victory in the historic race.
• Marcus Ericsson, originally the runner-up, was penalized to 31st place after post-race inspections revealed unapproved modifications to his car's aerodynamic components.
• David Malukas of A.J. Foyt Racing was promoted to second place, with Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren moving up to third following the penalties.
• Andretti Global and Prema Racing teams were fined $100,000 each, and their competition managers were suspended for one race due to the violations.
• The penalties have sparked discussions about IndyCar's inspection process, which had already faced scrutiny earlier in the event.