Alex Palou Secures His Fourth IndyCar Championship in Five Seasons at Portland
- Alex Palou clinched his fourth IndyCar championship in five years by finishing third at Portland International Raceway on August 10, 2025.
- Palou entered the race with a 121-point lead over rival Pato O'Ward, who needed at least 108 points to keep his championship hopes alive.
- During the race, Palou raced aggressively and fought for positions, notably drag-racing Christian Lundgaard, but also went off course with four laps remaining.
- O'Ward suffered an early electrical failure that dropped him ten laps behind, resulting in a 25th-place finish and effectively ending his title challenge.
- Palou’s victory solidifies his place among elite IndyCar champions, becoming the sixth driver with four titles and continuing a dominant streak with two races left in the season.
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The Spaniard Álex Palou became four-time champion of the IndyCar Series 2025 this Sunday during Portland’s Grand Prix; Pato O’Ward faced difficulties and arrived at the last place. Mexican Patricio O’Ward left as poleman and was the only one who could delay the Palou championship, the Spaniard needed a minimum difference of 108 points at the end of the test to mathematically secure his fourth title, which he achieved. Palou finished third the ra…
Palou wins fourth IndyCar championship in five years
Palou wins fourth IndyCar championship in five years PORTLAND (WISH) — Alex Palou proved once again this season that he is extremely difficult to stop. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver finished in third on Sunday at the BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland to clinch the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series championship. It’s his fourth series title in the last five seasons. It’s also his third straight championship. Watch the video above for a one-on-one convers…
IndyCar Portland: Alex Palou clinches 4th championship in 5 years
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