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Alex Palou took victory in Sunday’s Grand Prix of Long Beach IndyCar event, notching his third win in the young season and retaking the points lead in the process. Although his victories may seem inevitable at times, Palou actually did not feel he had the car to win on outright pace. He was behind Felix […]
Alex Palou emerged victorious in the Grand Prix of Long Beach IndyCar event on Sunday, marking his third win of the season and regaining the points lead.
Despite appearing dominant in his wins, Palou didn’t believe he had the speed to secure the victory.
Throughout the race, Palou trailed Felix Rosenqvist and recognized the superiority of Rosenqvist’s car.
A timely caution period enabled Palou to narrow the gap and a pivotal pit stop facilitated his ascent to the lead for the win.
Acknowledging the challenges of overtaking under normal circumstances, Palou expressed confidence in his team’s performance.
Although Palou’s belief in his crew was unwavering, he recognized the slim chances of overtaking Rosenqvist and emphasized the critical role of precision in their success.
Heading into the Month of May, Palou leads the standings by 17 points over Kyle Kirkwood.
