P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kyle Kirkwood isn’t "in the hunt” with Alex Palou yet, but "can’t let him win any more races" either
During the Detroit Grand Prix, Alex Palou’s flawless season took a hit when he was taken out by David Malukas during a restart, causing his No. 10 Honda to hit the tire barrier on the outside wall in turn one.
Palou, who wasn’t poised for a podium finish before the incident on lap 72, was still set to earn more points by finishing 25th out of 100 scheduled laps.
Kyle Kirkwood, the only other driver to win a race this season along with Palou, quickly recognized the opportunity to gain points with Palou’s retirement being a rare event in modern IndyCar racing. Kirkwood moved from fifth to third place in the standings after the Detroit win.
As the series moves to World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois, followed by road courses at Road America and Mid-Ohio, Kirkwood acknowledges the strength of Palou at certain tracks but is determined to maintain his own success to prevent Palou from winning more races.
