Alex Palou articles on RaceFans

Power clinches second IndyCar title as Palou takes dominant Laguna Seca win

IndyCar

11th September 2022, 23:0121st October 2023, 22:01 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Alex Palou won the final IndyCar race of 2022 but Will Power became champion for the second time despite a superb charge by rival Josef Newgarden.

No repeat of last year’s final-round title bid for Palou or O’Ward

IndyCar

7th September 2022, 8:116th September 2022, 21:40 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou and his rival Pato O’Ward have dropped out of contention for this year’s title with one race remaining.

Newgarden waits out rain delay to win in Gateway, close within three points of Power

IndyCar

21st August 2022, 4:15 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Josef Newgarden scored his fifth win of the season in the St. Louis 500 at Gateway Motorsports Park, and took a major leap forward towards his third IndyCar title.

Lawyers for Palou respond to Ganassi lawsuit

IndyCar

28th July 2022, 18:3529th March 2023, 14:29 | Written by Keith Collantine

Alex Palou’s IndyCar team Ganassi are ‘attempting to keep him from an opportunity to compete in Formula 1’, according to the driver’s lawyers.

Ganassi brings lawsuit against its driver Palou

IndyCar

27th July 2022, 14:51 | Written by Keith Collantine

Chip Ganassi Racing has begun legal action against its driver, reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou, court documents have revealed.

Rosenqvist suggests Palou may not race in 2023

IndyCar

18th July 2022, 18:2721st October 2023, 21:56 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Felix Rosenqvist is not sure what the future holds for Alex Palou, but reiterated that he wants to stay in IndyCar with McLaren after a podium in Toronto.

Palou denies Ganassi’s claim he will stay as McLaren announce him as 2023 driver

IndyCar

13th July 2022, 0:4213th July 2022, 12:49 | Written by Keith Collantine

Alex Palou has caused a sensation by rejecting his Ganassi team’s claim he will continue to drive for them in 2023. McLaren SP say he will join them next year.

Ganassi picks up option on IndyCar champion Palou for 2023

IndyCar

12th July 2022, 21:3913th July 2022, 0:47 | Written by Keith Collantine

Alex Palou will remain at Ganassi in 2023 after the team exercised its option on the reigning IndyCar champion.

McLaughlin holds off Palou for Mid-Ohio Indy victory

IndyCar

3rd July 2022, 20:3121st October 2023, 22:05 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Scott McLaughlin scored his second career IndyCar win and second victory of the season at the Mid-Ohio Indy 200, holding off Alex Palou.

Power clings onto Detroit Grand Prix victory under pressure from Rossi

IndyCar

5th June 2022, 22:5121st October 2023, 21:50 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Will Power held off Alexander Rossi for a close victory in the final race around the Belle Isle Street Circuit.

Ericsson repels last-lap attack from O’Ward to win Indianapolis 500

IndyCar

29th May 2022, 21:2921st October 2023, 16:17 | Written by RJ O'Connell

A late penalty for Scott Dixon opened the door for Marcus Ericsson, who held off Pato O’Ward in a final-lap shootout to win the Indianapolis 500.

Record-breaking speeds and wide-open field for 2022 edition of IndyCar’s biggest race

2022 Indianapolis 500 preview

25th May 2022, 13:1825th May 2022, 13:18 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Will Scott Dixon take an overdue second win? Could Helio Castroneves seal a record fifth? And how will Romain Grosjean fare on his debut? IndyCar’s biggest race is this weekend.

Dixon grabs pole position for Indy 500 with record-breaking run

IndyCar

22nd May 2022, 23:2722nd May 2022, 23:30 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Scott Dixon scored his fifth career Indianapolis 500 pole position, with a record-breaking four-lap run averaging 234.046 mph (376.661 kph).

VeeKay leads rain-shortened first day of Indy 500 qualifying as speeds soar

IndyCar

21st May 2022, 22:1521st May 2022, 22:15 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Rinus VeeKay led the first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 while rookies Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson made the cut for the pole position shoot-out.

Herta triumphs in incident-packed wet Indianapolis Grand Prix

IndyCar

14th May 2022, 23:4021st October 2023, 21:48 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Colton Herta won Saturday’s Grand Prix of Indianapolis in wet conditions, leading 50 laps in a rain-shortened race littered with cautions.

Pictures: Dixon leads Daly and Ilott as Indy 500 testing begins

IndyCar

21st April 2022, 10:5621st October 2023, 17:24 | Written by Keith Collantine

Testing for next month’s Indianapolis 500 began yesterday with 32 drivers in action at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including seven rookies.

IndyCar’s new star is one of many title contenders in biggest field since reunification

2022 IndyCar season preview

21st February 2022, 7:1519th October 2023, 15:46 | Written by RJ O'Connell

Alex Palou stunned IndyCar by grabbing the title in his second season. To defend his crown, he’ll have to beat the series’ largest and strongest field for years.