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IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 30
David Malukas News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 29
IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 29

Rivals Seek Ways To Chip into Alex Palou’s Big Lead in Detroit

The unofficial second half of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season begins this weekend. Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou might have a strong hold on the series championship, but there is still much to be decided in the remaining 11 races.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 29

Leading Andretti Duo Looks To Pull Away from Pack in Motor City

Andretti Global rookie Lochie Hughes has delivered one of the most consistent starts to an INDY NXT by Firestone season in recent memory. The 2024 USF Pro 2000 champion is the only driver to finish on the podium in all four races this year, a feat that would usually earn him the top spot in the points standings.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 29

Alex Palou Savors Spoils of ‘500’ Victory, Big Media Interest during NYC Tour

Alex Palou gained worldwide acclaim, INDYCAR SERIES immortality and a healthy monetary prize for winning the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge last Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Alex Palou News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 29
IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 28

Power Rankings: David Malukas Jumps into Top 10 after Strong ‘500’

Alex Palou reached victory lane in Sunday’s 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and continued his iron grip on the top spot in Power Rankings.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 28

Inside Line: Biggest Indianapolis 500 Takeaway?

Today’s question: What was your biggest takeaway from the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge? Curt Cavin: Alex Palou’s first “500” victory and the second grandstand sellout of the modern era were huge stories, to be sure.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 28

Michael Cannon, Mike Colliver Return to Coyne in Engineering Shakeup

Dale Coyne Racing announced May 28 a comprehensive engineering reset for the rest of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, with Michael Cannon and Mike Colliver returning to the team as lead engineers.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 27
IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 27

Gearing Up: Can Anyone Slow Palou in the Motor City?

Before moving on to the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, consider the impact Alex Palou’s victory in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge had on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season standings.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 27

Instant Recall: 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Can an Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge be predictable and unpredictable? Sunday’s certainly was. Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou was the heavy favorite to win the 109th Running, and he did.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 27

Indy 500 Draws Biggest TV Rating Since 2008 in FOX Debut

Alex Palou wasn’t the only big winner in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge last Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. FOX Sports attracted 7.05 million viewers in the Nielsen Fast National ratings for its first telecast of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the most-watched edition of the race since 2008.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 27
IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 27
Alex Palou News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 26
IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 26
IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 26
IndyCar News / Field Level Media / May 26
Indianapolis 500 enjoys highest TV ratings since 2008

Indianapolis 500 enjoys highest TV ratings since 2008

The debut of the Indianapolis 500 on Fox Sports certainly paid dividends as the Greatest Spectacle in Racing drew an average audience of more than 7 million, according to Nielsen's fast national ratings -- making it the most-watched Indy 500 since 2008.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / May 26
Three drivers issued massive penalties following Indianapolis 500

Three drivers issued massive penalties following Indianapolis 500

As if losing the Indianapolis 500 was not painful enough, the post-race penalties that were handed down on Monday only added insult to injury for three of the top-12 finishers in Sunday's race.

Outstanding Indianapolis 500 rating proves IndyCar made the right choice moving to Fox
Indy 500 takeaways: Alex Palou claims elusive oval win with late pass
Alex Palou fends off Marcus Ericsson to win 109th Indy 500
The '2024 award winners' quiz
IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / May 26

Indianapolis 500 Purse Reaches New Pinnacle

The Indianapolis 500 purse record was broken for the fourth year in a row for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, with first-time winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing earning $3.8 million from a total purse of $20,283,000.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / May 26
Indy 500 rating proves IndyCar made the right choice moving to Fox

Outstanding Indianapolis 500 rating proves IndyCar made the right choice moving to Fox

Moving from NBC to Fox this season has already improved IndyCar's fortunes.

Alex Palou fends off Marcus Ericsson to win 109th Indy 500
It's time for Palou to be recognized as one of the world's best race drivers
Indy 500 takeaways: Palou claims elusive oval win with late pass
The '2024 award winners' quiz
IndyCar News / Field Level Media / May 26
Indy 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson penalized, now 31st

Indy 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson penalized, now 31st

IndyCar announced penalties for three drivers and their teams Monday following post-race inspections at Sunday's Indianapolis 500, which included runner-up Marcus Ericsson dropping to 31st place.

Scott McLaughlin News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25
Scott McLaughlin sends heartbreaking post after his Indianapolis 500 crash

Scott McLaughlin sends heartbreaking post after his Indianapolis 500 crash

Scott McLaughlin caught a brutal break Sunday by crashing at the Indianapolis 500 before the race even began, and had a heartbreaking reaction to it. McLaughlin crashed on the pace laps before the green flag even flew Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, In.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / May 25
Alex Palou wins 109th Indianapolis 500

Alex Palou fends off Marcus Ericsson to win 109th Indy 500

Alex Palou can now officially be defined as one of the greatest drivers in IndyCar history. 

Indy 500 takeaways: Palou claims elusive oval win with late pass
It's time for Palou to be recognized as one of the world's best drivers
Watch: NASCAR driver Kyle Larson crashes out of Indianapolis 500
For second year in a row, completion of the 'Double' evades Larson
Watch: Scott McLaughlin wrecks before start of Sunday's race
Fuel pressure issues end Josef Newgarden's quest for three-peat

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