Alex Palou dominates again with 13-second IndyCar win, closes on points lead
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Key Points:
- Alex Palou won the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park, leading 79 of 90 laps and finishing 13.2775 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard.
- This victory marks Palou’s third win in six starts at Barber and the 21st win of his IndyCar career, moving him within two points of the overall championship leader Kyle Kirkwood.
- Graham Rahal finished third, securing his first podium since 2023, followed by David Malukas in fourth and Kyle Kirkwood in fifth.
- Palou managed a mistake-free race with strategic tire choices, maintaining a strong lead despite pressure from Lundgaard and others during pit stop cycles.
- The race featured clean early laps, strategic tire changes, and close battles for podium positions, with Palou ultimately dominating to secure the win.
