Alex Palou Dominates at Barber Motorsports Park
Barber Motorsports Park, 2025 – Alex Palou continued to assert his dominance in the IndyCar Series by clinching a commanding victory in the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. Palou, driving the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing entry, finished 16 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard in the Arrow McLaren No. 7, marking his 14th career win and his third in four races this season.
Securing pole position on Saturday, Palou executed a flawless, caution-free race on Sunday. His consistent performance has positioned him strongly in the championship standings, with his only non-win result this season being a second-place finish in Long Beach.
Post-race, Palou remarked, “It’s probably my best race or my best weekend in IndyCar… The fact that we had to run used tires was a challenge, but I was able to keep a good performance.” Palou emphasized the physicality of the Barber circuit, citing its demanding nature. “It was more physical than anything else. Today we had to push without time for respite.”
Despite his impressive form, Palou remains grounded, acknowledging the competitive landscape, stating, “I’m aware that I’m very lucky to be in the position I’m in today… hopefully it lasts a long time.”
Palou’s win has extended his lead in the championship standings to 60 points over Lundgaard. The series will continue next weekend at the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, where Palou aims to build on his previous successes.
Key Statistics:
- Race: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
- Winner: Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing)
- Runner-up: Christian Lundgaard (Arrow McLaren)
- Palou’s Wins this Season: 3 in 4 races
- Championship Lead: 60 points ahead of Lundgaard
Upcoming Event:
- Next Race: Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Palou’s Previous Pole Wins at Indy: 2
Palou’s remarkable trajectory this season sets the stage for a gripping title chase, with every aspect of performance and strategy crucial in upcoming competitions.
