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Alex Palou won the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, beating Colton Herta after a torrid 95 laps of the 2.238-mile WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and has moved into the lead of the championship on…
Alex Palou claimed victory at the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, surpassing Colton Herta after an intense 95 laps at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and now leads the championship, overtaking former leader Will Power who finished in seventh place. Kyle Kirkwood took the lead on the first lap after outbraking Palou, with Rosenqvist and Rossi following closely behind, while Power faced difficulties and dropped back to 25th place. Palou closed in on Kirkwood, Rosenqvist stayed close behind, and competitors like Dixon and McLaughlin advanced through the field during the race. Pit stops saw strategic tire changes, with Palou managing to regain the lead from Kirkwood but facing tough competition from Rossi, Herta, and others. The race saw incidents and penalties affecting drivers, with Newgarden making a strong recovery after a drive-through penalty and a caution period shaking up the competition.
