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Alex Palou’s 2023 championship form “resets the bar” – Will Power
Palou’s performance in the 2022 season was outstanding. He secured five wins, 10 podium finishes, and 13 top-five finishes out of 17 races, sealing his second championship in three years. He also achieved two pole positions, four fastest laps, and led laps in 11 rounds with a total of 377 laps led. Palou’s average finish of 3.7 stands out as one of the best in recent years. He clinched the title prior to the season finale, joining the ranks of Sebastien Bourdais in 2007. Power, a former champion himself, acknowledges Palou’s dominance and believes it will change the approach to future championships. Palou’s performance sets a new benchmark in the IndyCar Series, which already had a high standard.
