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Alex Palou continued his excellent start to the 2025 IndyCar season – and drank the milk at the Brickyard.
Alex Palou won the 2025 Indianapolis 500 in a thrilling race that saw him make a late pass on Marcus Ericsson for the lead. Chip Ganassi’s Palou made a bold move into Turn 1 to take the lead with 14 laps remaining, ultimately securing his victory. The race ended under caution after Palou managed to overtake Ericsson through back-marker traffic. Josef Newgarden’s bid for a third consecutive win was thwarted by fuel pressure issues, while Kyle Larson crashed out early in the race. Palou’s victory marked his fifth win in six races of the season, establishing him as the championship favorite. McLaren’s Pato O’Ward finished fourth, and Helio Castroneves ended up in 13th place at the iconic event.
