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Alex Palou Makes History at 109th Indianapolis 500

5/26/2025

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Palou Wins Indy 500

In a historic triumph, Alex Palou clinched victory at the 109th Indianapolis 500, marking him as the first Spanish driver to do so. With just 14 laps to go, he surged past Marcus Ericsson, celebrating his first oval win and fifth of the season. Meanwhile, heavyweights like Josef Newgarden and Kyle Larson faced heartbreak with early mechanical failures and crashes.

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O'Ward Leads Indy 500

The 2025 Indianapolis 500 is set to ignite excitement at 12:45 p.m. ET, with Pato O'Ward leading the charge as the favorite at 5-1. Among the 33 contenders, seasoned stars like Alex Palou and Scott Dixon will battle alongside rookie Robert Schwartzman, who claims the pole position. Josef Newgarden seeks to make history with a third straight victory.

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Palou Wins Indy 500

In a historic triumph, Alex Palou clinched victory at the 109th Indianapolis 500, marking him as the first Spanish driver to do so. With just 14 laps to go, he surged past Marcus Ericsson, celebrating his first oval win and fifth of the season. Meanwhile, heavyweights like Josef Newgarden and Kyle Larson faced heartbreak with early mechanical failures and crashes.

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