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Updated IndyCar drivers’ world championship standings following the 2025 Synk 275 at Iowa Speedway.
The updated IndyCar drivers’ standings following the 2025 Synk 275 at Iowa Speedway show Alex Palou maintaining his lead despite Pato O’Ward closing the gap with his strong performance. O’Ward’s victory placed him as the primary challenger, relegating Kyle Kirkwood to third after a troublesome race highlighted by a tire failure. Kirkwood, facing handling issues after his crashes, fell behind in qualification and points, now trailing Palou by 139 points. Meanwhile, Josef Newgarden’s second-place finish signifies a notable jump from 18th to 14th in the championship as the Farm to Finish team aims for the top ten. Will Power’s third-place finish propelled him to seventh, surpassing Marcus Armstrong and Colton Herta, while eyeing Rosenqvist and Lundgaard who slipped in rankings due to challenging race performances.
