Alex Palou makes history as 1st Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500
- Alex Palou won the 109th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, becoming the first Spanish driver to claim the title.
- Palou entered the race as a co-favorite with Pato O'Ward, backed by his three IndyCar titles and four wins in the first five events this season.
- Palou overtook Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 winner and his former Chip Ganassi Racing teammate, on lap 187 at turn 1 to secure a Honda 1-2 finish.
- Palou expressed that winning was especially meaningful to him as no Spanish driver had achieved it before, while Ericsson described coming in second as a difficult and frustrating outcome.
- Palou's victory marked Ganassi Racing's sixth Indy 500 win and could enhance his legacy as he pursues further IndyCar success.
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Palou, drivers to be honored during 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 victory banquet
INDIANAPOLIS -- As part of a thrilling race featuring multiple caution flags, crashes and pit lane issues, Alex Palou won the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Now, Palou and the other participants will be honored as part of the race's annual victory banquet this evening at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The Rookie of the Year award is also expected to be announced and the payouts for drivers based on their respective race finish…
Alex Palou Triumphs in Indianapolis
The driver Alex Palou, the tri-champion of the IndyCar, yesterday became the first Spaniard to win the 500 miles of Indianapolis, the most important race of American motor racing. Meanwhile, Mexican Pato O’Ward could not make his favourite status valid and had to settle for fourth place.
Alex Palou Wins 109th Indianapolis 500, Becomes First Spaniard to Claim Victory
INDIANAPOLIS (KYMA, KECY) - Alex Palou made history on Sunday by winning the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, becoming the first driver from Spain to ever win the legendary race. The win also marked his first career victory on an oval and continued a dominant run in the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season. Palou took the lead for good with 14 laps remaining, passing Marcus Ericsson with an inside move in Turn 1. He held off the competition thro…
Palou makes history as 1st Spanish driver to win Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou took the ceremonial swig of milk in victory lane at the Indianapolis 500. He allowed his wife to have a sip, she in turn gave a sip to their baby, and team owner Chip Ganassi ended up with the bottle and took a drink as well. “I have to tell you, it was the best milk I ever had,” Palou said. The first Spaniard to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” then took a victory lap with his entourage around Indianapolis Motor …

Palou makes history as 1st Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou took the ceremonial swig of milk in victory lane at the Indianapolis 500. He allowed his wife to have a sip, she in turn gave a sip to their baby, and team owner Chip Ganassi ended up with the bottle and took a drink, as well. “I have to tell you, it was the best milk I ever had,” Palou said. The first Spaniard to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” then took a victory lap with his entourage around Indianapolis Motor…
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