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Alex Palou’s dominant stretch undone by restart shunt in Detroit GP: video
Alex Palou, the two-time defending champion, was restarting seventh with 28 laps to go in Sunday’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix when he was hit from behind by David Malukas, sending him into the tire barrier. Unable to restart his car, Palou’s race came to a sudden end, halting his streak of dominance in the IndyCar series. Malukas was penalized for the collision. Palou expressed disappointment, acknowledging the missed opportunity and remarkable recovery he and the team had made during the weekend. The incident marked Palou’s first did-not-finish since July 2024 and only the third race he has failed to finish since the start of the 2022 season.
