Podcasts about Palou

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 317 discusses major motorsport events (with special guest host Joe Passero), including the death of Kyle Busch, thrilling finishes in IndyCar and NASCAR, and highlights from recent Formula 1 and other series. Major Points: Kyle Busch passes away at age 41 due to pneumonia and sepsis. Felix Rosenqvist wins the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in its history. A pit strategy penalty impacted the points for the polesitter, Palou, after leading the most laps. Daniel Suarez claims victory at the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, marking his third career win. Ross Chastain secures his third win in the rain-shortened O'Reilly race for JR Motorsports. Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth consecutive victory. Discusses key player performances and points standings leading into upcoming races in Detroit and Nashville.

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 316 covers recent NASCAR events, highlights from Indy 500 qualifying, and previews for upcoming races across various motorsport series. Major Points NASCAR at Dover featured Hamlin's domination in the All-Star Race and noted pit road issues for multiple teams. Corey Day secured his second O'Reilly win of the season, alongside standout performances from drivers like That Jones Boy and Zilisch. Palou won the Indy 500 pole, with rain impacting the qualifying format and leading to a challenging situation for several drivers. Katherine Legge aims to be the first woman to complete the racing double. The episode includes previews and picks for upcoming races in F1, NASCAR, MotoGP, and other series.

Alex Palou has been on a tear in the NTT IndyCar Series ever since he joined Chip Ganassi Racing. He's won three straight INDYCAR SERIES championships and four of the last five years. To top it off, he won the Indianapolis 500 last year and is currently leading the championship on the strength of four wins already this year including Long Beach and Detroit. We caught up with the champ at the “media bullpen” at the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach where various questions are asked to him by a scrum of journalists including Larry from FastLane. Not an ideal one-on-one setting, but when you're this popular, it's hard to get a word in edgewise. We managed to get a couple of questions for the champ to answer including his take on what the most fun performance aspect of racing an Indy car is, as well as what's the most challenging corner on the circuit. Enjoy!

En este episodio de AutoFM Motorsport hablamos con David Alamà y Raquel Alamà, creadores de Fórmula 360, uno de los proyectos de comunicación de automovilismo que más ha crecido en el ámbito hispanohablante durante los últimos años. A lo largo de la conversación repasamos cómo nació el proyecto, por qué decidieron apostar por la IndyCar Series cuando apenas tenía cobertura en español y cómo fueron construyendo una comunidad capaz de acompañarlos desde las retransmisiones caseras hasta las acreditaciones en la 500 Millas de Indianápolis. También hablamos de su primera experiencia cubriendo Indianápolis como prensa acreditada, el acceso al paddock, las entrevistas realizadas durante el evento y la realidad que existe detrás de la creación de contenido especializado en motorsport. Además, descubrimos algunas de las historias más personales del proyecto, incluyendo la curiosa conexión que han mantenido durante años con Álex Palou, las anécdotas surgidas en sus retransmisiones y el encuentro con el piloto español durante uno de los momentos más importantes de su trayectoria profesional. Un episodio sobre periodismo, comunicación y automovilismo que muestra cómo la pasión por las carreras puede transformarse en un proyecto capaz de llegar a uno de los mayores eventos deportivos del mundo.

La nueva victoria de Álex Palou en Detroit vuelve a poner sobre la mesa una pregunta cada vez más difícil de ignorar: ¿estamos viendo una de las mayores etapas de dominio de la historia reciente de la IndyCar Series? En este episodio analizamos las cifras que está firmando el piloto de Chip Ganassi Racing, con 20 victorias en sus últimas 60 carreras, un registro reservado para algunas de las grandes leyendas del automovilismo norteamericano. Más allá de los resultados, repasamos qué hace tan especial a Palou como piloto. Su gestión de neumáticos, la lectura estratégica de las carreras, su regularidad y la capacidad de maximizar cada oportunidad le han convertido en la referencia actual de la categoría, incluso en fines de semana donde no dispone del coche más rápido. También contextualizamos su trayectoria dentro de la historia de IndyCar, comparando sus logros con referentes como Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti o Sébastien Bourdais. Campeonatos, victorias y el triunfo en las 500 Millas de Indianápolis forman ya parte de un palmarés que sigue creciendo temporada tras temporada. Además, debatimos si Palou tiene argumentos para convertirse en el mejor piloto de la historia de IndyCar y por qué sus éxitos continúan teniendo menos repercusión en España de la que probablemente merecen. Un episodio para analizar la dimensión real de Álex Palou, su lugar en la historia del automovilismo y hasta dónde puede llegar una de las etapas más dominantes que ha vivido la IndyCar en las últimas décadas.

It felt like we were short track racing on a street course this past weekend in Detroit. Conor Daly returns to Speed Street this week to join Producer Bobby in recapping the recent IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix. Despite another Alex Palou victory, we saw a lot of compelling action throughout the field, including an on-track brawl between former Penske teammates Scott McLaughlin and Will Power. There was a moment when it looked like Kyle Kirkwood had the goods to win, but an unfortunate caution played in the favor of the Palou 10-team allowing him to stretch out to victory in the late stages of the race. Seventh place finisher Louis Foster joins the show to talk about Rahal Letterman Lanigan's steady improvement this season, and how the race officials' quick decisions on yellows in Detroit had several drivers annoyed. They also discuss the Month of May and what Louis is looking forward to on the horizon of the rest of the season.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Palou volvió a ganar en la IndyCar, pero esta vez no fue una victoria de trámite ni una de esas carreras que se explican únicamente por su superioridad habitual. Después de lo ocurrido con una mala estrategia en Indianápolis, esto nos demuestra que no ha perdido su “toque”. Y quedará analizado perfectamente en el segundo episodio de la semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1. Una carrera difícil y exigente. El piloto catalán se impuso en el Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix después de una prueba exigente, marcada por las estrategias de neumáticos, las banderas amarillas y la presión final de Kyle Kirkwood. Fue su cuarta victoria en ocho carreras esta temporada y una nueva confirmación de que su dominio no depende solo de la velocidad, sino también de la gestión. Palou partía desde la pole con el Honda número 10 de Chip Ganassi Racing y acabó cruzando la meta con 3,0584 segundos de ventaja sobre Kirkwood, de Andretti Global. Graham Rahal completó el podio, mientras que Pato O’Ward y Christian Lundgaard terminaron cuarto y quinto para Arrow McLaren. El resultado amplía la ventaja de Palou en el campeonato hasta los 62 puntos, más de una carrera de margen sobre su principal perseguidor. Las cifras empiezan a ser difíciles de colocar en perspectiva. Palou suma ya 23 victorias en 106 salidas en la categoría, con una tasa de acierto superior al 21%. Desde el inicio de la temporada 2025 ha ganado 12 de las últimas 25 carreras. Y, sin embargo, Detroit recordó que incluso en pleno dominio hay carreras que se ganan desde la resistencia, no desde la comodidad. El trazado urbano de Detroit, estrecho y propenso al caos, obligó a todos los equipos a navegar entre estrategias distintas y continuas interrupciones. Palou lideró 71 de las 100 vueltas, pero perdió posiciones en la primera parte de la prueba y tuvo que reconstruir la carrera desde la estrategia. La decisión clave llegó en la vuelta 63, cuando su equipo apostó por adelantar la última parada para montar neumáticos prime, más duraderos que los alternativos. La lectura de carrera de Chip Ganassi fue decisiva. Barry Wanser, estratega de Palou, evitó que el español quedara atrapado en pista ante una posible bandera amarilla. Apenas unas vueltas después, el incidente entre Santino Ferrucci y Rinus VeeKay confirmó que la llamada había sido correcta. Kirkwood, que todavía debía parar, tuvo que hacerlo bajo neutralización y quedó obligado a utilizar neumáticos alternativos en el último tramo. Ese detalle abrió el gran duelo final. Kirkwood salió con más agarre inicial y se lanzó a por Palou en las reanudaciones. El piloto de Andretti llegó a acercarse lo suficiente como para amenazar el liderato, pero las sucesivas banderas amarillas cortaron su impulso y le obligaron a gastar el mejor momento de sus neumáticos sin poder culminar el ataque. Cuando la carrera volvió a estabilizarse, la mayor consistencia de los primarios de Palou empezó a imponerse. El catalán tuvo que gestionar varias reanudaciones delicadas, especialmente en las vueltas 72, 76, 83 y 93. También sobrevivió a un momento complicado en la vuelta 88, cuando bloqueó las ruedas bajo la presión de Kirkwood. Pero, como tantas otras veces, recompuso la situación sin perder el control de la carrera. En la última relanzada volvió a abrir hueco y ya no concedió otra oportunidad. Lectura interesante sobre el propio circuito. Detroit ofreció 173 adelantamientos en pista, una cifra récord para un urbano esta temporada, pero también una sucesión constante de incidentes, neutralizaciones y situaciones límite. Frente al recuerdo de Belle Isle, el trazado actual mantiene una identidad más agresiva y menos fluida, con un espectáculo que a veces nace tanto de la estrategia como del desorden. Para Palou, sin embargo, el contexto cambia poco. Gane desde la pole, desde la gestión o desde la supervivencia, el resultado tiende a repetirse. Su temporada avanza con una regularidad impropia de una categoría tan imprevisible como la IndyCar. Y lo más llamativo es que sus victorias no parecen responder siempre al mismo patrón: unas llegan por ritmo, otras por estrategia, otras por lectura de carrera y otras, como Detroit, por una mezcla de paciencia, precisión y sangre fría. Con esta victoria, Palou sale más líder y refuerza su candidatura a igualar el récord de cuatro títulos consecutivos en la IndyCar. Lo hace, además, en un momento en el que su atención empieza a repartirse entre varios objetivos de enorme exigencia. Pero si algo dejó claro Detroit es que incluso cuando la carrera se complica, Palou encuentra la manera de convertir el caos en ventaja… la forma más contundente de dominio en un campeonato tan abierto como la IndyCar. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 21 – IndyCar's Wild Weekend In The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix With Race Winner Alex Palou, Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, Team Penske's David Malukas and Scott McLaughlin, Penske Corporation President Bud Denker And More. June 2, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental was at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the streets of downtown Detroit on May 31. Martin speeds into the race after the Indianapolis 500 with Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with exclusive interviews from Detroit winner Alex Palou, Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, second-place Indy 500 finisher David Malukas, third-place Indy 500 finisher Scott McLaughlin, Kyle Kirkwood, Scott Dixon and Penske Corporation President Bud Denker. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

No Pelas Pistas desta semana, Christian Fittipaldi, Nelsinho Piquet e Thiago Alves celebram a histórica marca da milésima corrida da McLaren na Fórmula 1! A bancada analisa os novos rumos técnicos da categoria, incluindo o debate sobre Mônaco sem asas móveis (com mapeamento de motor e asas fixas), a sobra de energia das baterias atuais e a nova forma de medição da taxa de compressão dos motores Mercedes.Nas duas rodas, o destaque vai para o grande fim de semana do brasileiro Diogo Moreira na MotoGP e a história incrível por trás da foto autografada por Marc Márquez. Fechando o episódio, trazemos tudo sobre a vitória de Álex Palou na Indy, os rumores de mercado envolvendo Felipe Nasr e Caio Collet, e o show de Enzo Fittipaldi, que, mesmo com o carro danificado, venceu mais uma na Indy NXT e assumiu a liderança do campeonato!Aperte o play, deixe o seu like e compartilhe com os amigos acelerados!

Álex Palou sigue ganando, sigue batiendo récords… y cada vez resulta más difícil encontrar precedentes a su dominio en IndyCar. En este programa de AutoFM Motorsport analizamos una nueva exhibición del piloto español en Detroit, una victoria que refuerza aún más una temporada histórica y que abre una pregunta inevitable: ¿estamos viendo una de las mayores etapas de dominio que ha conocido IndyCar? También ponemos el foco en el regreso de Marc Márquez a MotoGP, donde el piloto español vuelve a demostrar que sigue siendo uno de los grandes referentes de la competición, dejando señales muy positivas sobre su rendimiento y estado físico. Además, repasamos todo lo ocurrido en competición: IndyCar en Detroit: nueva victoria de Álex Palou MotoGP en Mugello: regreso de Marc Márquez GT World Challenge en Monza IMSA en Detroit NASCAR en Nashville FRECA y GB3 en Spa-Francorchamps Superbikes en Aragón WRC en Japón Dakar: Desafío Ruta 40 Moto Off-Road con MXGP, Pro MX y Trial España En la sección de noticias analizamos los cambios reglamentarios impulsados por la FIA para el futuro de la Fórmula 1 en Mónaco, una decisión que reabre el debate entre seguridad, espectáculo y evolución técnica de los monoplazas. Además, contamos con la participación de Rachel y David de F360 y repasamos toda la actualidad en Splash & Dash, desde el espectacular accidente en Monza hasta la llegada de los test de Fórmula E al Jarama, el regreso de Iker Lecuona a MotoGP, los planes de Genesis para Le Mans o el fallecimiento de Samuel Ortiz tras el Rallye de la Cerámica.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   PALOU WINS IN DETROIT!!!…SCHUMACHER P21  IS TOTO HAVING FANTASIES OF A KIMI AND MAX SUPER TEAM FOR THEIR SUPER CAR! WOULD THE TIFOSI WEAR ORANGE TO HELP FERRARI GET MAX? ZACK BROWN TOOK LANDO NORRIS TO THE SPEEDWAY THE DAY AFTER THE 500 LARGEST MOTORSPORTS SPECTACLE IN THE WORLD AND…FERNANDO SAYS: I WILL ATTEMPT THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 ONE MORE TIME!….mention MAX and competition.   THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY WITH CIAO COLLET FROM 2023 WHO CRASHED IN THE INDY 500 WITH 8 LAPS TO GO!! AND A LITTLE HISTORY ON THE MICHELIN TYRE!!  Palou Prevails Amid Chaos, Varying Tire Strategies in Detroit. DETROIT (Sunday, May 31, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou prevailed in a full-contact race filled with various tire strategies, winning the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Sunday for his fourth victory in eight races this season. Pole sitter Palou drove his No. 10 HRC Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 3.0584-second victory over the No. 27 Sam's Club Honda of Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood. It was the 23rd victory of Palou's career in 106 starts, a remarkable strike rate of 21.7 percent, and he has won 12 of the last 25 races (48 percent win rate) dating to the start of the 2025 season. SEE: Race Results “It feels like the first time, honestly” Palou said. “It was a tough one, a very tough one. But the team did an incredible job once again with the strategy. The pit stops were incredible. Incredible run, incredible start of the year, but it was tough.” The victory extended Palou's championship lead to 62 points over Kirkwood, more than a race's worth of margin. The Spaniard is aiming for an INDYCAR SERIES record-tying fourth straight title. Graham Rahal finished third in the No. 15 Fifth Third Bank Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, his third podium finish of the season. Arrow McLaren teammates Pato O'Ward and Christian Lundgaard finished fourth and fifth in the No. 5 and No. 7 Chevrolet-powered cars, respectively, at General Motors' home event. Palou led 71 of the 100 laps, but this wasn't a stroll down Easy Street. He took the lead for good on Lap 69 when Kirkwood pitted from the lead for the last time and stayed out front on restarts on Laps 72, 76, 83 and 93 after full-course yellows bunched the field. The move to the front was paved a few laps earlier when strategist Barry Wanser and Palou decided to make their final pit stop at the end of Lap 63, switching from the faster but less durable Firestone Firehawk alternate tire to the primary tire. Wanser saw a variety of jousts for position unfolding on the tight, nine-turn, 1.645-mile street circuit and wisely didn't want Palou to get caught on track under caution and lose track position. Wanser's decision proved prescient on Lap 66 when Santino Ferrucci's No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet of AJ Foyt Racing nudged the rear of Rinus VeeKay's No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet into a spin in Turn 5. Kirkwood was leading but still had to make his final stop, which he did under yellow on Lap 69 and was forced to use a set of Firestone Firehawk alternates per INDYCAR rules that require at least two sets of the softer rubber to be used in street-circuit events. Palou rocketed away from Alexander Rossi's No. 20 Java House Chevrolet of ECR on the restart on Lap 72. Rookie Mick Schumacher and David Malukas were engaged in an intense duel for third on the restart, with Schumacher missing the corner in Turn 5 and nosing into the barriers in his No. 47 ENVE Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Malukas had nowhere to go and ran wide in his No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, with the incident triggering another full-course caution on Lap 73. By this point, Kirkwood had worked his way back to third after his final pit stop and had to make the most of the added early grip of the alternate tire before the increased durability of Palou's primary tires prevailed in the closing laps. Kirkwood passed Rossi and then set sail for Palou, knowing this was his best chance to win. Kirkwood pulled to within two car lengths of Palou on Lap 79 and appeared to be ready to pounce for the lead when Ferrucci's car slowed in Turn 4 with a mechanical problem, triggering the fifth full-course yellow of the race on Lap 80. “We took a little bit of a gamble on tires there, being the only guy on reds (alternates) at the end,” Kirkwood said. “It nearly paid off. It was so, so close. There were two untimely yellows. “We almost covered Palou when we were on primes, which would have been phenomenal, and then we had that other yellow where I had him lined up. I was ready to make a dive on him, and, of course, (the yellow) comes out after I burned 10 seconds of overtake. From there, we just didn't really have another shot at it. I think I just used up my tires too much to make that one pass.” Palou kept the lead on the restart on Lap 83, but Kirkwood continued to push and forced Palou into a flat-spotting tire lockup on Lap 88. But Palou gathered himself and his car and started to pull away, building a lead of 1.8929 seconds by Lap 91. But there was one more restart for Palou to manage after Rossi clipped the rear of the No. 18 BMax Honda driven by Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing and sent Grosjean into the outside wall approaching Turn 3 on Lap 91. That triggered the last of six full-course yellows, but Palou pulled away from Kirkwood and the field on the Lap 93 restart and was never threatened despite the 173 on-track passes today, a high for a street circuit this season.  “Being able to be up front was key,” Palou said. “On the first stint, I started struggling and kind of put myself in a bad spot and lost two positions with Lundgaard and (Scott) McLaughlin. I lost us positions there, but the team made a great call to be safe with the yellow. It kind of worked out for us.” Fittipaldi Wins Motor City Thriller, Takes Series Lead. DETROIT (Sunday, May 31, 2026) – Enzo Fittipaldi returned his famous last name to Victory Lane in Detroit for the first time in 35 years, winning the INDY NXT by Firestone Detroit Grand Prix despite driving nearly the entire distance with a damaged front wing and nose cone. Series rookie Fittipaldi won the race, originally scheduled for 45 laps but switched to a timed event, under caution in the No. 67 HMD Motorsports car after starting seventh. It was his second victory of the season and vaulted him to the championship lead in the INDYCAR development series, seven points ahead of Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR and eight ahead of HMD teammate Tymek Kucharczyk. SEE: Race Results The victory also was the first by the legendary Fittipaldi name in Detroit since his grandfather and two-time Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi won INDYCAR SERIES races on a different downtown street circuit in the Motor City in 1989 and 1991. “I just pushed as hard as I could,” Enzo Fittipaldi said. “I found pace. I was really, really fast. Just so happy to get the win. I love to race; I'm a racer.” Series veteran Myles Rowe finished a season-best second in the No. 99 Abel Motorsports with Force Indy machine, with rookie Kucharczyk rounding out the podium finishers in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry. Rookie Max Garcia tied his season-best finish by placing fourth in the No. 12 Abel Motorsports machine, with veteran Seb Murray rounding out the top five in the No. 27 Megatron car of Andretti Global. Frenzied action started from the drop of the green flag on Lap 1, as Lochie Hughes made an aggressive move into the Turn 3 hairpin with his No. 26 Andretti Global car, punting pole sitter Alessandro de Tullio into a spin from the lead in the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing entry. Hughes received a drive-through penalty for avoidable contact. Fittipaldi nudged another car in that chain-reaction melee, which damaged the right side of his front wing and punched a large hole in his nose cone. Kucharczyk took the lead from that point, keeping it on the restart on Lap 8. Kucharczyk built a lead of 3.324 seconds over Fittipaldi by Lap 13, with Rowe climbing to third by Lap 18. Rowe dove under Fittipaldi for second on Lap 20 and started to chase down Kucharczyk. By Lap 21, Rowe pulled to within .5477 of a second of leader Kucharcyzk, slicing 1.6 seconds from the Polish driver's lead in just three laps. But the complexion of the race changed on Lap 26 when the second of four full-course yellow flags in the race were unfurled for debris on the nine-turn, 1.645-mile temporary street circuit. The restart came at the end of Lap 27, with Rowe trying to dive under Kucharczyk for the lead immediately after the green flag, in the Turn 3 hairpin. But the move forced both cars wide, leaving an opening along the inside curb for Fittipaldi. He took it, squeezing past Rowe and Kucharcyzk and never trailing thereafter. Fittipaldi stayed out front on another restart on Lap 34 after Niels Koolen nosed his No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing machine into the barrier in Turn 8. “I got it done,” Fittipaldi said. “I knew Myles was going to go for a lunge there, and I just prepared my mid-(corner) to exit of Turn 3, and he went on the lunge on Tymek, and I was able to do the crossover and got the lead. I had the pace to stay there, and I was actually pulling away.” The decisive move was one of 141 on-track passes, including 124 for position, in the exciting race – both INDY NXT records for any circuit on which the series has competed in the Motor City. Fittipaldi expanded that gap to nearly six-tenths of a second when Andretti Global's Max Taylor also nosed into the barrier in Turn 1 in his No. 28 Susan G. Komen car with about four minutes, 20 seconds left in what had become a timed race, triggering the final caution. Taylor's car could not be cleared in time to restart the race, with the field finishing under yellow. “I was losing quite a lot of time through (Turns) 6 and 7,” Fittipaldi said of the damage to his car. “It was quite difficult. Down the straight, I could feel the air coming through my legs and I said: ‘Man, this is not good. We're definitely dragging a lot on the straight.' It was hard to keep that lead and keep up with the guys.”

La edición número 110 de las 500 Millas de Indianápolis ya forma parte de la historia del automovilismo. No solo por el espectáculo, las banderas rojas o las múltiples estrategias cruzadas, sino porque terminó con el final más ajustado jamás visto en la prueba más importante del mundo. Y eso hay que comentarlo largo y tendido en el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1. Rosenqvist vs. Malukas. Felix Rosenqvist venció a David Malukas por apenas 23 milésimas de segundo tras un adelantamiento agónico en la última curva del Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nunca antes una Indy 500 había terminado con una diferencia tan pequeña. La carrera fue una auténtica montaña rusa estratégica. Hubo siete banderas amarillas, varias interrupciones por accidentes y una tensión constante durante las últimas cincuenta vueltas por amenaza de lluvia. Todo ello ante más de 350.000 espectadores en un Indianapolis completamente entregado. Rosenqvist construyó su victoria a fuego lento. Aprovechó una estrategia de combustible extremadamente ajustada, supo administrar el rebufo y esperó su momento hasta la última vuelta. Cuando vio el hueco, lanzó el coche por la línea exterior de la curva cuatro y adelantó a Malukas literalmente sobre la línea de meta. El sueco no solo consiguió la victoria más importante de su carrera, sino que coronó un mes inolvidable en el plano personal tras convertirse recientemente en padre. Malukas, las imágenes más emotivas (con permiso de la NASCAR). David Malukas, devastado tras perder la carrera en los últimos metros, dejó una de las imágenes más emotivas del día. El piloto de Penske reconoció entre lágrimas haber llevado el coche “al 150%” durante toda la prueba, convencido de haber tenido el monoplaza más rápido. Por detrás, Scott McLaughlin completó el podio, mientras Pato O’Ward volvió a quedarse cerca del triunfo con otro cuarto puesto en Indianápolis. El gran derrotado del día fue Álex Palou. El español lideró 59 vueltas y dominó buena parte de la carrera, pero una estrategia desacertada de Chip Ganassi Racing durante el penúltimo stint le dejó fuera de la lucha directa por la victoria. Aun así, Palou terminó séptimo y mantiene un importante liderato en el campeonato. La polémica llegó después de la carrera, cuando INDYCAR detectó una irregularidad técnica en el alerón delantero del coche número 10. Aunque la organización concluyó que se trató de un error de montaje y no de una manipulación deliberada, Ganassi fue sancionado con una multa económica y la pérdida de cinco puntos. De Norte América a Japón, en una semana. Mientras tanto, el Mundial de Rally afronta ahora el Rally de Japón, última gran cita de asfalto del año. La prueba asiática aparece marcada por la presión sobre Ogier, el crecimiento de Hyundai y la constante evolución de pilotos como Solberg, cada vez más asentados entre la élite del campeonato. Pero después de un fin de semana como el vivido en Indianápolis, la sensación es clara: muy pocos deportes son capaces de ofrecer algo tan salvaje, imprevisible y emocionante como una Indy 500. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

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La Indianápolis 500 de 2026 volvió a demostrar por qué sigue siendo una de las carreras más imprevisibles y espectaculares del automovilismo mundial. Estrategias opuestas, accidentes, lluvia, banderas rojas y un desenlace histórico marcaron una edición absolutamente caótica en la IndyCar Series. En este episodio analizamos la victoria de Felix Rosenqvist con Meyer Shank Racing tras superar a David Malukas prácticamente sobre la línea de meta, firmando el final más ajustado de la historia de la prueba con apenas 0.0233 segundos de diferencia. También repasamos el enorme rendimiento de Álex Palou, que volvió a mostrarse como uno de los pilotos más sólidos de la categoría tras lograr la pole position y liderar buena parte del fin de semana. Sin embargo, las neutralizaciones y banderas rojas terminaron condicionando por completo el desenlace estratégico de la carrera. Además, abordamos el debate generado tras la utilización de banderas rojas para favorecer el espectáculo y la posterior sanción técnica a Palou relacionada con el sistema híbrido utilizado durante la clasificación. Un episodio para entender cómo se desarrolló una de las Indy 500 más salvajes de los últimos años, qué impacto tienen este tipo de decisiones en la competición y por qué esta edición ya forma parte de la historia reciente del automovilismo.

Christian Fittipaldi, Nelsinho Piquet e Thiago Alves debatem o fim de semana emocionante que sacudiu o automobilismo mundial!No GP do Canadá de F1, o clima esquentou na Mercedes com o duelo de pista e as farpas entre Russell e Kimi, que fez história com sua 4ª vitória seguida ! Analisamos a "Regra Max" de Toto Wolff , o ótimo P2 de Hamilton , o desastre tático da McLaren e o drama da Audi . Na Fórmula 2, o resumo das vitórias de Noel León e Stenshorne, e a situação de Emmo e Câmara .Na Indy 500, acompanhe os detalhes da chegada mais apertada da história, com Rosenqvist batendo Malukas por 23 milésimos ! Falamos ainda sobre o forte acidente de Collet e a punição de Palou . Fechando com a NASCAR, a vitória de Daniel Suárez em um fim de semana encurtado pelo mau tempo e o adeus ao piloto Kyle Busch .  Bolão Pelas Pistas A rodada de maio fechou com Lívia Castrioto cravando o pódio do Canadá ! Wagner Pitta levou o prêmio de maio somando (70 pts) E Bruno Bassan lidera o geral (154 pts) .Patrocínio:Nestlé Pro-Energy A combinação certa de proteína, cafeína e TCM pra dar energia e foco. Chegou Nescafé Pro-Energy. Um pré-tudo pro seu dia.   https://www.goldenpill.com.br/ad/dc-NESTLE-PELASPISTAS  banco BVMarque esse golaço : Financie e ganhe até R$1.000 em benefícios na conta https://www.bv.com.br/b/74074 Oferta válida até 15/6/2026.Sujeito a análise. Consulte condições no site: https://www.bv.com.br/documents/d/portal/feirao-rodas-mai26. Esta campanha não é patrocinada, apoiada, administrada ou associada à FIFA ou a qualquer torneio oficial de futebol Estrella Galicia A GRANDEZA DE SER QUEM VOCÊ É https://estrellagalicia.com/br/ ⁠  PITSTOP Faça seu pedido na loja, whats ou site! ⁠https://www.pitstop.com.br/⁠NSCREVA-SE NO CANAL E NÃO PERCA NENHUM EPISÓDIO! Apresentadores: Thiago Alves, Christian Fittipaldi e Nelsinho Piquet Direção Executiva: Marcos Chehab e Tiago Bianco Direção de Conteúdo: Felipe Lobão Produção: Kal ChimentiCaptação de áudio: Victor DantasEdição de áudio: Doriva Rozek Captação de vídeo e Redes sociais: Guilherme Diaz

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… GEORGE'S MERC GOES KABLAMO WHILE IN THE LEAD GIFTING ANTONELLI THE WIN! MCLAREN MAKES ONE. BLUNDER AFTER ANOTHER… GOOD FIGHT BETWEEN MAX AND LCH FOR P2 AND… FELIX ROSENQVIST WINS THE INDY 500 BY A NOSE!!! SUPER SAD NEWS…KYLE BUSCH GONE AT 41… THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY WITH FRANCOIS CASTAIN!… Rosenqvist Earns Epic Victory in Closest-Ever Indianapolis 500 Finish INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 24, 2026) – Felix Rosenqvist capped his magical May by edging David Malukas in a last-lap drag race to the Yard of Bricks with the highest stakes, winning the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the closest finish in the century-plus history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Rosenqvist rode the high line against the concrete wall exiting Turn 4 on Lap 200 in the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian and powered past the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet of David Malukas to prevail by .0233 of a second. The previous closest finish in “500” history came in 1992, when Al Unser Jr. held off a charging Scott Goodyear by .043 of a second. SEE: Race Results “Unreal; I still don't believe it,” Rosenqvist said. “It kind of worked out the right way when I got back to third, and then I just had to flat-out lap on the high line, and it stuck,” Rosenqvist said. “It was just the coolest way you can finish and win an Indy 500.” The breathtaking race featured an event-record 70 lead changes over its 200 scintillating laps, breaking the previous mark of 68 set in 2013. With his second career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory, Rosenqvist became the third Swedish driver to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” joining Kenny Brack (1999) and Marcus Ericsson (2022). Meyer Shank Racing also earned its second NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory – both coming in the most prestigious race in the world. Helio Castroneves captured his record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 2021 for the Ohio-based team. The victory capped a remarkable month for Rosenqvist. He and his wife, Emille, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Stella, on May 4. “I really miss my wife and my newborn child, Stella,” Rosenqvist said. “I wish they were here with me. This whole month, becoming a dad and winning the ‘500' … We joked about it in the beginning: ‘Maybe you'll win the ‘500' and have a baby.' It's just unreal.” Scott McLaughlin finished third in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet, as the fabled team placed two drivers in the top three but fell just short of a record-extending 21st Indy 500 victory. Pato O'Ward placed fourth in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, his fifth career top-four finish in seven “500” starts without a victory. Marcus Armstrong rounded out the top five in the No. 66 Acura Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian despite taking the green flag in the lead on a one-lap shootout for the victory after a late caution. An incredible .4360 of a second separated the top-five finishers. Rosenqvist's average speed was 162.021 mph. The one-lap dash to the checkered flag and immortality was set up when rookie Mick Schumacher brushed the SAFER Barrier in Turn 2 in his No. 47 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda on Lap 197. Racing resumed at the end of Lap 199, with Armstrong leading to the flag stand with the white flag in the air and one lap remaining, with Malukas in second and Rosenqvist third. Malukas powered to the lead entering Turn 1 and started to pull away on the backstretch of the 2.5-mile oval with teammates Armstrong and Rosenqvist running side by side in a joust for second. Rosenqvist, running the high line around the oval, nosed ahead of Armstrong in Turn 4 and set his sights on Malukas. With the checkered flag in the air ahead, Malukas drove his car toward the pit wall to try and break Rosenqvist's aerodynamic tow. Malukas then moved toward the center of the track, and Rosenqvist quickly swung his machine back toward the top of the racetrack, just barely avoiding contact. The two cars were side by side yards from the finish line when Rosenqvist nosed ahead and crossed the Yard of Bricks first by about a half-car length, the capacity crowd of 350,000 pulsating in delight. It was the most important of the 629 on-track passes in the race, including 567 for position. “I don't know what else we could have done,” Malukas said as he choked back tears in his pit box. “We were the fastest car that whole race. I gave it 150 percent. I mean, I almost crashed this damn car every lap, and we still ended up with a P2. “I just can't believe it. I don't know what else I can give. So close. This place, we're going to come back and bring it everything. We're going to give it 160 percent the next time.” Said Rosenqvist: “Good job to Marcus and David at the end. They raced really cleanly. It's because of drivers like that you get really good racing. Unbelievable.” McLaughlin, O'Ward and Armstrong then crossed the Yard of Bricks three-wide in the sprint for third, capping a race for the ages. The spellbinding finish was the final act of a dual-strategy drama that unfolded over the closing laps. O'Ward, Armstrong and Rosenqvist made their final pit stops on Laps 164, 165 and 166, respectively, right at the edge of the fuel window to finish the race without another stop under green-flag racing. Meanwhile, Malukas, McLaughlin and pole sitter Alex Palou in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda were among a group of cars that were on a different sequence and had to make their final stops on Laps 175 (Malukas) and 176 (Palou and McLaughlin). Malukas took control of that chasing group, but they were more than 20 seconds behind O'Ward, Rosenqvist and Armstrong with less than 25 laps to go. Rosenqvist, with two more laps of fuel than O'Ward, was content to ride in the draft of the Mexican and save even more fuel as both lapped nearly 10 mph slower than the chasing pack to ensure they could make it to the finish. Rosenqvist finally pounced past O'Ward for the lead on Lap 185 and was headed toward Easy Street. The chasing trio of Malukas, McLaughlin and Palou appeared to be running out of laps to catch O'Ward, Rosenqvist and Armstrong, but the field was bunched on Lap 192 when rookie Caio Collet slammed the SAFER Barrier in Turn 2 in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet of A.J. Foyt Enterprises, triggering the sixth of seven caution periods in the race. Race officials immediately red-flagged the event for accident cleanup, with all cars pulling into the pits. “It was the perfect situation for us before that,” Rosenqvist said. “We kind of had everything lined up. Pato was struggling with fuel, and we were pretty rich (on fuel) to the end. I was like: ‘This is going to be great. At some point you're just going to pass him and hopefully cruise to the win.' But then in the end, everything flipped upside-down. “But you just have to reload. I was a little negative at first. I was like, ‘Of course, this happened.' But then you just had to think forward. It actually was good when I got back to third because it felt like I was hunting instead of being hunted.” Rosenqvist led the field to green flag on the Lap 196 restart after the 10-minute red flag period, with O'Ward second and Armstrong third. But Armstrong powered to the front in the four-wide restart with a bold outside move in Turn 1, with Malukas riding his aerodynamic coattails to second. But then Schumacher made contact with the SAFER Barrier to bring out the final caution on Lap 197, setting up the one-lap dash for glory. NTT P1 Award winner Palou led a race-high 59 laps but finished seventh. Adding his 12 bonus points for earning the Indy 500 pole, Palou leads the series standings by 42 points over Malukas entering the next event, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Sunday, May 31 on the streets of Detroit. Kimi Antonelli First of all, massive commiserations to George. I feel very sorry for him as he was leading the race and was super strong. We were having a great battle in that first stint and very close on pace. I am sure it would have gone right until the end of the Grand Prix, and I am disappointed we didn't get the chance to continue that. It was not an easy race for us. The wind was very tricky and with the low temperatures, it was hard to get the tyres working. We had several lock-ups, particularly in the early stages, but fortunately were able to keep it on the track and get to the chequered flag first. It is of course not how we want to win but we will take it. We now get ready for the European portion of the season and six races in eight weekends leading up to shutdown. It will be an intense period, but we are looking forward to it. George Russell I am proud of my weekend, no matter that it ended in a retirement today. I took pole for the Sprint, won that race, took pole for the Grand Prix and was leading before we had the Power Unit issue that finished our race. I know there is nothing more I could have done this weekend to perform and that fills me with confidence moving forward into the rest of the season. It is of course a painful way to finish our Canadian Grand Prix weekend, but I will leave here satisfied that I did my best. Up until lap 30, I was thoroughly enjoying the race. I loved the battle with Kimi, and I am sure he did too. It was like going back to karting days where you are racing wheel-to-wheel, swapping the lead multiple times. I hope everyone enjoyed watching it as much as I enjoyed being in it. I just wish we could have continued it until the end of the Grand Prix. MAX... We made the right calls and didn't leave anything on the table! Finish Position: 3, Start Position: 6 "It's great to be back on the podium. It was a little bit of a surprise, but we made the right calls and didn't leave anything on the table. We had a very good first stint on the Soft tyre, and that gave us the gap we needed. The Medium tyre was more difficult because managing the temperatures, combined with going in and out of Virtual Safety Cars, made things more challenging. I enjoyed the last few laps battling with Lewis, and I pushed hard to take the position back. Over the last two weekends, we've been a lot closer, and there have been positive steps forward. It's also our first podium with our own powertrain, which is a great milestone for the Team, so credit to everyone for getting us here.”  

Previa del GP de Canadá de Fórmula 1. Hablamos con Álex Palou, que busca su segunda victoria consecutiva en las 500 Millas de Indianápolis. Entrevista a Dani Juncadella, compañero de equipo de Verstappen en Nürburgring. Roldán Rodríguez analiza el pique Kimi - Russell. Entrevista al ingeniero Roberto Gómez, que llevará su equipo a la Porsche Supercup.

Hinch spends Media Day 2026 with Josef Newgarden, Alex Palou, Ryan Hunter-Reay, and David Malukas before the 110th running of the Indy 500 +++ Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts. Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store! Check out our website, www.askofftrack.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome back to The Spread Zone! The guys are shaking off a tough weekend at the PGA Championship and the Preakness to set their sights on a massive betting slate. First, they head to Texas for a "birdie fest" at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Tim breaks down why laying heavy chalk on Scottie Scheffler at +165 is a rare sweat-free play , while handing out Pierceson Coody (+4000) as a high-ceiling dart. Next, it's time to fire up the engines for the 110th running of the Indy 500 , where Riz lays out the race strategy and offers outright value on Alex Palou at +250 , plus a +1000 sprinkle on Josef Newgarden to navigate the chaotic late-race restarts. Finally, the crew dives into the NBA and NHL Conference Finals, with Anthony making his case for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (+160) to win the NBA Finals , before dropping an eye-opening rest-versus-rust betting trend explaining why the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes are on upset alert against the battle-tested Montreal Canadiens.The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook!https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Spread Zone! The guys are shaking off a tough weekend at the PGA Championship and the Preakness to set their sights on a massive betting slate. First, they head to Texas for a "birdie fest" at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Tim breaks down why laying heavy chalk on Scottie Scheffler at +165 is a rare sweat-free play , while handing out Pierceson Coody (+4000) as a high-ceiling dart. Next, it's time to fire up the engines for the 110th running of the Indy 500 , where Riz lays out the race strategy and offers outright value on Alex Palou at +250 , plus a +1000 sprinkle on Josef Newgarden to navigate the chaotic late-race restarts. Finally, the crew dives into the NBA and NHL Conference Finals, with Anthony making his case for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (+160) to win the NBA Finals , before dropping an eye-opening rest-versus-rust betting trend explaining why the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes are on upset alert against the battle-tested Montreal Canadiens.The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook!https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Spread Zone! The guys are shaking off a tough weekend at the PGA Championship and the Preakness to set their sights on a massive betting slate. First, they head to Texas for a "birdie fest" at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Tim breaks down why laying heavy chalk on Scottie Scheffler at +165 is a rare sweat-free play , while handing out Pierceson Coody (+4000) as a high-ceiling dart. Next, it's time to fire up the engines for the 110th running of the Indy 500 , where Riz lays out the race strategy and offers outright value on Alex Palou at +250 , plus a +1000 sprinkle on Josef Newgarden to navigate the chaotic late-race restarts. Finally, the crew dives into the NBA and NHL Conference Finals, with Anthony making his case for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (+160) to win the NBA Finals , before dropping an eye-opening rest-versus-rust betting trend explaining why the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes are on upset alert against the battle-tested Montreal Canadiens.The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook!https://www.101espn.com/podcasts/the-spread-zone/LEGAL DISCLAIMERWe provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. Please confirm gambling regulations in your state of residence. To participate in sports gaming, you must be 21 years of age or older and be physically present in a state where sports betting is legal. If you or someone you know has a sports betting or gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org for more information and further assistance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Era el fin de semana de mitad de mayo y el automovilismo vivía uno de esos fines de semana que recuerdan por qué este deporte va mucho más allá de la Fórmula 1. Indianápolis, Nürburgring, NASCAR y MotoGP ofrecieron emoción, tensión y espectáculo en prácticamente todos los frentes. El Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 no deja ni un solo palo sin tocar esta semana. Palou sigue haciendo historia. En Indianápolis, Álex Palou volvió a escribir una página histórica para el automovilismo español. El piloto catalán logró una pole espectacular para las 500 Millas tras firmar una media superior a los 373 kilómetros por hora, una cifra que desde fuera puede parecer fría, pero que adquiere otra dimensión cuando se entiende lo que supone mantener un monoplaza al límite durante cuatro vueltas consecutivas a esas velocidades… y sin apenas carga aerodinámica. La clasificación dejó claro que Palou llega en el mejor momento posible a la carrera más importante de la temporada. Su velocidad, consistencia y confianza lo sitúan entre los grandes favoritos para luchar por una victoria que le colocaría definitivamente en la inmortalidad del automovilismo mundial. El Infierno Verde, el paraíso de los aficionados. Pero Indianápolis no fue el único foco de atención. Las 24 Horas de Nürburgring volvieron a demostrar por qué son una de las pruebas más especiales del planeta. La presencia de Max Verstappen atrajo buena parte de la atención mediática, aunque el verdadero triunfo fue otro: conseguir que miles de aficionados descubrieran una competición tan caótica, extrema y apasionante como esta. El neerlandés no logró la victoria, pero dejó una imagen muy positiva tanto por su implicación como por el interés generado alrededor de la prueba. Junto a él, nombres como Dani Juncadella volvieron a demostrar el enorme nivel de los pilotos españoles en disciplinas alejadas del foco principal de la Fórmula 1. Y, como siempre en Nürburgring, hubo espacio para todo tipo de historias: desde proyectos tan peculiares como el Dacia hasta la aparición de vehículos tan improbables como un BMW familiar compitiendo entre GTs y prototipos en el Infierno Verde. Y hubo mucho más este pasado fin de semana. La NASCAR también dejó espectáculo en Dover, con Denny Hamlin llevándose un millón de dólares tras una carrera caótica y llena de incidentes, mientras que MotoGP volvió a mostrar su cara más dura con varias caídas de enorme violencia que, afortunadamente, terminaron sin consecuencias dramáticas (graves sí, pero no dramáticas… podía haber sido trágico). En conjunto, un fin de semana que sirvió para recordar algo que cada vez parece más evidente: el automovilismo vive un momento extraordinariamente rico fuera de la Fórmula 1. Y quizá eso sea una de las mejores noticias posibles para el deporte,… pero a lo mejor no es la mejor para Liberty. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 19 – Special 110th Indianapolis 500 Preview Edition with Indy 500 Pole Winner Alex Palou, David Malukas and much more leading into the big race on May 24 May 19, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental are at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway leading into the 110thIndianapolis 500 on May 24. Martin speeds into the Indy 500 with a packed edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck rental that includes exclusive interviews with Indianapolis 500 Pole winner Alex Palou and his team owner Chip Ganassi. Also, drivers David Malukas, Alexander Rossi, Felix Rosenqvist, Santino Ferrucci, Kyffin Simpson, Scott McLaughlin, Scott Dixon, Rinus VeeKay, Takuma Sato, Ed Carpenter, Helio Castroneves, Marcus Armstrong, Marcus Ericsson, Will Power, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Josef Newgarden, Kyle Kirkwood, Mick Schumacher, Katherine Legge, Graham Rahal, Dennis Hauger and IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield shift gears for one of the best weeks on the Indiana sports calendar: Indy 500 week. They break down the 2026 Indianapolis 500 starting grid, Alex Palou's pole run, David Malukas and Alexander Rossi on the front row, and why this year's field feels unusually balanced.The conversation covers Penske, Ganassi, Andretti, Pato O'Ward, Santino Ferrucci, Josef Newgarden starting deeper in the field, possible race-day surprises, and the storylines that would make for the biggest wins locally, nationally, and internationally. They also react to FOX's qualifying broadcast and the quirks of watching the 500 as longtime Indiana sports fans.NOTE: We recorded this on Monday, before the Rossi / O'Ward / Grosjean accident happened. We hope everyone is okay!

(00:00-27:31) – Jake opens Monday's show by reflecting on Indy 500 qualifying and how good it was to see so many people at the track in a jam-packed Sunday of qualifying. He explains the post-race dequalifications of Caio Collett and Jack Harvey and why it's a safety percaution that was inadvertently violated. Then, Jake explains what the prizes will be for this year's numbers game. (27:31-39:47) Jake teased why we should appreciate what we are seeing from Alex Palou before the last segment ended. He explains why his skillset is something to marvel at and where it started for him as he started racing in Japan years ago. (39:48-48:17) – Jake kicks off the numbers game by giving 6 callers a chance to take numbers off the board! (48:17-1:11:53) – Mike Chappell form CBS4/FOX59 has his microphone muted to start his segment. Once he umutes himself, he tries to understand why Anthony Richardson is still here and what purpose he serves if he's not competing for the second-string quarterback position. Jake tells some stories about when he went to clean out his crashed car. Lastly, Jake explains his comments on The Fan Morning Show this morning and why the Pacers were not going to give up any of their core. (1:11:54-1:23:39) - Jake starts the segment with breaking news from the speedway as a huge crash at practice at the Indianapolis motor speedway and processes live what it means for the drivers involved and the race. He quickly talks about the NBA playoffs before going back into the crash that took place at IMS. (1:23:39-1:33:39) – Jake gives another update on the crash before callers line up for the numbers game. (1:33:40-2:04:59) – 2006 Indy 500 Champion Sam Hornish Jr. joins the program to reflect on his pass on the final stretch of the race. He answers the question of if he talks to Marco Andretti ever since the pass. Jake asks him whether he cussed Roger Penske out during the final lap. Jake also asks him why he feels so relaxed years after being done with racing. Plus, what is it like to watch his son race, the transition from IndyCar to stockcar, his reaction to the crash at Indy 500 practice today and how it changes the race. Lastly, he talks about giving back to his hometown hospital, opening up a heart center there after his dad passed away of a heart attack. (2:04:59-2:07:27) – Jake and Caleb reflect on the conversation with Sam Hornish Jr. and how delightful he was. Plus, Jake took a new sounder that can help him feel better about his jokes. (2:07:28-2:20:13) – Today’s show ends with Jake running through the post-race inspection news from yesterday before JMV joins for the crossover in studio. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 17:29 – Anthony Richardson’s comments about his role with the Colts, Kevin’s survival mode with the kids while his wife was out of town, Quals talk and Indy 500 news that broke overnight 17:30 – 23:08 – GOATs of the Week 23:09 – 37:18 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses Colts positional battles, Anthony Richardson’s trade request and where we’re at, how many practice days will AR get?, his Spurs fandom, Colts pass rush, Pacers draft pick 37:19 – 48:36 - Jake Query joins us and discusses his wake up time, his car accident headed to Fast Friday, he recaps a busy day at the track and previews the 500, the helicopter tape controversy, who he thinks the best winner for IndyCar would be, Clippers were interested in players over 2026 draft pick?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:25 – Alex Palou is inevitable as he claims the pole at the Indy 500, the Indy 500 penalties you may have missed overnight, we recap a busy weekend and the track, Fever weekend was up and down, NBA Playoffs 13:26 – 24:41 – Morning Checkdown 24:42 – 42:06 – Anthony Richardson’s comments about his role with the Colts, Kevin’s survival mode with the kids while his wife was out of town, Quals talk and Indy 500 news that broke overnight 42:07 – 1:08:19 – The guys recap the weekend, Ronda Rousey make short work of Gina Carano, what’s the best result for IndyCar?, looking at a couple of the rows of cars 1:08:20 – 1:18:42 – Pacers fans worried because of a Trey Murphy sighting at the Fever game?, Fever look strong against Seattle yesterday, sightings at the IMS over the weekend, the Pato O’Ward fandom is insanely strong 1:18:42 – 1:24:19 – GOATs of the Week 1:24:20 – 1:49:40 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses Colts positional battles, Anthony Richardson’s trade request and where we’re at, how many practice days will AR get?, his Spurs fandom, Colts pass rush, Pacers draft pick, Morning Checkdown 1:49:41 – 2:01:23 – Jake Query joins us and discusses his wake up time, his car accident headed to Fast Friday, he recaps a busy day at the track and previews the 500, the helicopter tape controversy, who he thinks the best winner for IndyCar would be, Clippers were interested in players over 2026 draft pick? 2:01:24 – 2:05:54 – Palou’s Indy 500 odds are insane, James gets another reason to not want kidsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Fórmula 1 vuelve este fin de semana en Canadá, pero lo hace en un contexto peculiar: pocas veces una previa de Gran Premio había convivido con tanta expectación alrededor de otras disciplinas del motor. Y, especialmente, alrededor de un nombre propio: Álex Palou. Y a ese nombre habrá que darle el crédito que merece en los episodios de esta semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1. Palou parte, este año, desde la pole. El piloto español afronta las 500 Millas de Indianápolis tras lograr una pole histórica, superando las 232 millas por hora de media (más de 370km/h) y consolidándose como uno de los grandes favoritos para la prueba más importante del automovilismo estadounidense… y del mundo. Palou, que se llevó la corona el año pasado, siendo además su primera victoria en un circuito oval, ha mostrado este pasado fin de semana la pasta de la que está hecho, asombrando a propios y extraños con esas vueltas y esos tiempos que ni sabemos de dónde sacó. Un rendimiento que ha vuelto a colocar a la IndyCar en el centro de la conversación entre muchos aficionados europeos. La Fórmula 1, también en Norteamérica. Mientras tanto, la Fórmula 1 aterriza en Montreal con el desafío de mantener las buenas sensaciones vistas en Miami. El Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, uno de los trazados más emblemáticos del calendario, regresa además en formato Sprint, una decisión que sigue generando división entre aficionados y analistas. Desde el punto de vista técnico, Canadá plantea un escenario muy específico. El trazado semipermanente de la Île Notre-Dame se caracteriza por sus fuertes frenadas, largas rectas y una filosofía claramente “stop-and-go”, donde la tracción y la estabilidad en frenada resultan fundamentales. La repavimentación realizada en 2024 añade además un elemento extra de incertidumbre. El asfalto presenta poca abrasión y evoluciona rápidamente a lo largo del fin de semana, obligando a los equipos a adaptarse constantemente a unas condiciones cambiantes. La elección de Pirelli. Pirelli ha optado por llevar los compuestos más blandos de su gama, C3, C4 y C5, en un circuito donde la gestión térmica será especialmente importante. Las temperaturas, previsiblemente más bajas de lo habitual debido al cambio de fecha en el calendario, podrían complicar la puesta en temperatura de los neumáticos, especialmente en clasificación. En cuanto al rendimiento esperado, Canadá suele favorecer a los coches eficientes en frenada y con buena capacidad de aceleración a baja velocidad. Sin embargo, las actuales unidades de potencia y la gestión energética siguen siendo un factor difícil de interpretar, especialmente en un formato Sprint donde el tiempo para trabajar reglajes es muy reducido. La meteorología también podría jugar un papel importante. Montreal ha ofrecido históricamente carreras imprevisibles, y el recuerdo de la edición de 2011 (la más larga de la historia de la Fórmula 1 debido a la lluvia torrencial) sigue muy presente. Lo más llamativo: la elección de carrera. Pero más allá de la propia F1, el gran debate del fin de semana gira alrededor de la competencia indirecta con Indianápolis. La coincidencia horaria (no sabemos si intencionada) entre la parte final de las 500 Millas y el Gran Premio genera una situación inédita para muchos aficionados al motor, que ya se han quejado de la falta de respeto a las tradiciones (este sería el fin de semana del GP de Mónaco, en buena ley, comenzando el jueves… pero esos tiempos pasaron a la historia con Liberty). Y es que, ahora mismo, pocos eventos generan tanta emoción pura como la Indy 500. Especialmente cuando hay un español luchando (de nuevo) por la gloria. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

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El fin de semana dejó dos grandes protagonistas fuera de la Fórmula 1: Christian Lundgaard y BMW. Uno triunfó en el circuito rutero de Indianápolis con una maniobra memorable; el otro devolvió a la marca bávara a lo más alto de la resistencia mundial casi tres décadas después. Y en esas dos carreras se centra el segundo episodio de la semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1. El mayo de Indianápolis empieza a dar espectáculo… y sorpresas. En la IndyCar, Christian Lundgaard firmó una de las victorias más importantes de su carrera en el Sonsio Grand Prix disputado en Indianápolis. El piloto danés del equipo Arrow McLaren protagonizó el adelantamiento decisivo sobre David Malukas en una maniobra espectacular que rápidamente se convirtió en una de las imágenes del año. La acción se produjo en la zona técnica previa a la recta trasera del IMS. Lundgaard, aprovechando una mejor temperatura de neumáticos tras haber parado una vuelta antes, lanzó un ataque agresivo pero limpio que le permitió hacerse con el liderato sin contacto alguno. La maniobra resumió perfectamente el espíritu de una categoría donde el pilotaje directo sigue siendo protagonista. Mala suerte para Alex Palou. La carrera, sin embargo, también estuvo marcada por la mala fortuna de Álex Palou. El español dominó buena parte del inicio tras salir desde la pole y parecía encaminado hacia otra victoria, pero una neutralización cambió completamente el desarrollo estratégico de la prueba. La decisión de no entrar inmediatamente en boxes bajo bandera amarilla terminó condenando sus opciones. Aun así, Palou volvió a demostrar por qué lidera cómodamente el campeonato: remontó desde el fondo del grupo hasta finalizar quinto, ampliando incluso su ventaja en la clasificación general gracias a los problemas de sus principales rivales. Con las 500 Millas de Indianápolis a la vuelta de la esquina, el campeonato entra ahora en su momento más importante de la temporada. WEC: Spa da espectáculo. Mientras tanto, en Spa-Francorchamps, el Mundial de Resistencia vivió una carrera caótica, estratégica y espectacular que terminó con un resultado histórico: BMW logró su primera victoria absoluta en resistencia internacional desde Le Mans 1999. El BMW M Team WRT construyó el triunfo a través de una apuesta estratégica arriesgada y perfectamente ejecutada. El equipo aprovechó las múltiples intervenciones del coche de seguridad y una gestión impecable para convertir una salida desde la décima y undécima posición en un doblete memorable. René Rast, Sheldon van der Linde y Robin Frijns lideraron el coche ganador, mientras que el segundo BMW resistió heroicamente los ataques de Ferrari y Toyota en las últimas vueltas gracias a una defensa magistral de un viejo conocido de la F1: Kevin Magnussen. ¿Dónde estuvieron Toyota y Ferrari? Ferrari volvió a mostrarse competitivo, pero pequeños errores en boxes y problemas puntuales les alejaron de la victoria. Toyota tampoco logró encontrar el ritmo suficiente para luchar por el triunfo, mientras Aston Martin firmó su mejor resultado hasta la fecha en Hypercar con un sólido cuarto puesto. La carrera también dejó decepciones importantes para Alpine y Peugeot, ambos fuera de combate cuando parecían candidatos claros al podio. Spa volvió a demostrar por qué es uno de los grandes escenarios del automovilismo mundial: estrategia, lluvia, accidentes, luchas cuerpo a cuerpo y cambios constantes de situación. Y ahora, el horizonte ya apunta hacia Le Mans, que rematará, junto al GP de España de F1, uno de los meses más apasionantes en el MotorSport. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

00:00 – 21:07 – Shane Steichen’s answers on Anthony Richardson from Friday were interesting in the fact that he seems ready to move on but AR is still on the roster, could Indy actually be the best spot for AR to be this season? 21:08 – 40:07 – Tony East of Circle City Spin joins us and discusses when James attended his wedding, his experience at the NBA Draft Lottery, Pacers reaction to not winning their lottery pick, how do they improve the roster now?, trading future picks and how it works, was this a swing and a miss season?, why the fan base should have confidence in what the front office will do this offseason, does he believe the Pacers will go into the luxury tax 40:08 – 51:58 - Trackside’s Curt Cavin joins us to discuss the new qualifying schedule and no bumping, Sunday qualifying, last year’s polesitter not being in the field this year, how much it costs to run in the 500, Alex Palou’s historic run, is there anyone else on Palou’s tier?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:03 –When is the unofficial start to summer?, what do the Pacers do now after losing their draft pick?, the yin and yang of last year’s Pacers postseason vs. the NBA Draft lottery reactions 12:04 – 21:56 – Morning Checkdown 21:57 – 43:33– Kevin said Marc has invaded his personal space and dreams because of the Cubs victory song, is there inherent trust in Kevin Pritchard and Rick Carlisle to get the Pacers right heading into next season, how much smaller is the window now with no draft pick?, former Colts RB Ameer Abdullah signs with Jaguars, what’s the plan behind Jonathan Taylor? 43:34 – 1:10:58– Shane Steichen’s answers on Anthony Richardson from Friday were interesting in the fact that he seems ready to move on but AR is still on the roster, could Indy actually be the best spot for AR to be this season?, Morning Checkdown 1:10:59 – 1:17:14 – We give away Indy 500 tickets and the guys discuss their first visits to the Indy 500 and when they first realized it was a big deal 1:17:15 – 1:26:27 – Are their parallels between the Sauce Gardner and Ivica Zubac trades?, would you have still made the trade if you knew they wouldn’t get the lottery pick? 1:26:28 – 1:51:46 – Tony East of Circle City Spin joins us and discusses when James attended his wedding, his experience at the NBA Draft Lottery, Pacers reaction to not winning their lottery pick, how do they improve the roster now?, trading future picks and how it works, was this a swing and a miss season?, why the fan base should have confidence in what the front office will do this offseason, does he believe the Pacers will go into the luxury tax, Morning Checkdown 1:51:47 – 2:03:59 – Trackside’s Curt Cavin joins us to discuss the new qualifying schedule and no bumping, Sunday qualifying, last year’s polesitter not being in the field this year, how much it costs to run in the 500, Alex Palou’s historic run, is there anyone else on Palou’s tier? 2:04:00 – 2:11:17 – Kevin reads a listener text about his first 500, GOATs of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… FIA APROVE MORE REG CHANGES FOR 2027 SO… IS FERRARI STUCK IN A LOOP OF MEDIOCRITY?  HONDA MAKING SOME PROGRESS IN RELIABILITY WOULD VERSTAPPEN BE TOO MUCH FOR MOTORSPORTS IF HE LEAVES F1 AND… FERNANDO SAYS PATIENCE IS MY STRENGTH WITH HINTS OF NO RETIREMENT ANY TIME SOON!! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: ROBIN FRINJS WHO JUST WON THE WEC RACE AT SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS! AND, HANNES VAN ASSELDONK! BONUS: DAVID COULTHARD AND LONG TIME F1W LISTENER... CHRISTOPHER DEHARDE. ISACK HADJAR THRILLS CROWD AT GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE HISTORIQUE HOMECOMING  Isack Hadjar roared the 2011 championship-winning RB7 past a sea of French fans as he returned to home soil for the first time as an Oracle Red Bull Racing driver at Circuit Paul Ricard.   In front of an adoring home crowd, Isack paraded around the iconic track allowing him to soak up the electric atmosphere, before taking part in the ‘Fast and Famous' demo run alongside legends of the sport.  Joined by CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies, Isack was cheered on by a passionate sell-out crowd of 25,000 fans, as he completed demonstration laps around Le Castellet for the first time since claiming victory there in the Formula Regional European Championship in 2021.   Headlining the 2026 Grand Prix de France Historique, Isack took to the 5.8km Grand Prix course, returning RB7 to the historic Formula One layout, waving to his fans as their roar from the grandstands rivalled the deafening thunder of the car's V8 engine.   Isack later joined fellow French F1 driver Esteban Ocon in the ‘Fast and Famous' segment, which placed cars from several decades of F1 history against one another in a celebration of legacy. Earning the biggest cheer of the afternoon, Isack raced Ocon down the Mistral Straight.   Sharing the track with four-time World Champion Alain Prost, Isack followed in the slipstream of one of his childhood heroes around Circuit Paul Ricard while also driving alongside Jean Alesi, Philippe Alliot and René Arnoux, amongst some of the most celebrated names to race under the French flag.   Capping off a memorable afternoon under the Le Castellet sunshine, Isack was given the honour by waving Le Tricolore to signal the start of the ‘Historic F1 race', featuring an extraordinary collection of World Championship-winning drivers and decades of iconic F1 machinery.   Isack Hadjar, Oracle Red Bull Racing driver, said: "Being here was the perfect day. It was my home Grand Prix here in France and it was my chance to feel the support from so many fans today. I had a lot of fun, both on track and in the paddock. The roar of RB7's V8 is iconic and it felt so light around this circuit which made for a lovely drive. The atmosphere was unreal, you can get so close to the fans and enjoy special moments with them. Coming here brought back a lot of memories from winning races in F4 and to drive around Paul Ricard in an F1 car was a full circle moment." Laurent Mekies, CEO and Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, said: "Today has been an incredible event, it's the first time Oracle Red Bull Racing have shown up in this way for the Grand Prix de France Historique and it felt like a really special occasion. Isack's popularity here has been through the roof, you feel an extraordinary sense of passion from the French fans for their motorsport and Isack. He had a great afternoon having a good go on track against cars from so many different eras of our sport. Our heritage team and Showrun programme is so unique to Red Bull, it's our way of bringing Formula One to those that haven't been able to experience a Grand Prix atmosphere before and today they got that." Kucharczyk Breaks Through for First INDY NXT Win at IMS INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, May 9, 2026) – Tymek Kucharczyk was Mr. Consistency for the first five races of the INDY NXT by Firestone season. But now he's a winner. Series rookie Kucharczyk, the first Polish driver to compete in the INDYCAR development series, earned his first career victory by holding off Max Taylor to win Race 2 of the Indianapolis Grand Prix doubleheader Saturday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. SEE: Race Results “What a special day,” Kucharczyk said. “To do it here, coming back to November in my first test in an INDY NXT car, now a winner here at Indy, it's spectacular. I'm so grateful to my sponsors, to my team. It was a tough race. It was really, really hard to hold Max behind me. He was pushing me for the whole race.” Kucharczyk was the only driver to record a top-five finish in the first five races this season, but his best was third place, three times. He finished fourth in Race 1 of this doubleheader in mixed conditions Friday. But Kucharczyk climbed from fifth to the lead after the first two turns on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile circuit, leading all 30 laps in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports car. He took the checkered flag .6273 of a second ahead of Taylor in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen machine of Andretti Global after a taut, race-long duel in the caution-free race. Enzo Fittipaldi, who won Race 1 Friday, prevailed in an exciting three-way fight over the last 10 laps of the race for the final podium spot in the No. 67 HMD Motorsports machine. Lochie Hughes placed fourth in the No. 26 Andretti Global car, with Alessandro de Tullio rounding out the top five in the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing entry. Series leader Nikita Johnson placed sixth in the No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR car. Kucharczyk climbed to second in the standings with his win, 11 points behind Johnson. There were two main flashpoints in the race, which took place under sunny skies in a contrast to the wet conditions at the finish Friday. The first came at the green flag. Taylor started from pole and went side by side with Josh Pierson's No. 29 Starchive Andretti entry of Andretti Global, with both cars going wide. Kucharczyk snuck through the opening for the lead, with Taylor clinging to second. Kucharczyk maintained a gap of six- to seven-tenths of a second for the next 16 laps before the second main incident of the race. Kucharczyk locked his right front wheel braking for Turn 1 on Lap 17, creating a large flat spot on his Firestone Firehawk tire. “Other than the lockup that I made midway through the race, it was a pretty flawless execution,” Kucharczyk said. “I don't think we had probably the fastest car on the grid today, but the first lap helped me massively. Max was pushing really hard, so I had to save the Push to Pass at the end, as well. It's all good. I made it happen, so super, super grateful.” Taylor pulled to within .4807 of a second on Lap 23, and it appeared the flat spot on his tire may have started to sap speed from Kucharczyk. But the Pole managed his tires and saved enough Push to Pass engine boost to increase the gap to .7830 of a second on Lap 25. He maintained a steady gap to the checkered flag. “That was everything,” Taylor said of his effort. “I thought we were going to catch him. I messed up on the start, I think. So, something to look over. But still good points, decent points this weekend, and a lot to take away and a lot to improve on if we want to win this championship.” Taylor is third in the standings, three points behind Kucharczyk and 14 behind Johnson. The next INDY NXT by Firestone race is the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, May 31 on the streets of Detroit. Lundgaard Breaks Long Drought To Win Sonsio Grand Prix INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, May 9, 2026) – Christian Lundgaard prevailed in a race filled with thrills, incidents and enough pit wall decisions to prematurely age strategists to win the Sonsio Grand Prix on Saturday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in nearly three years. Lundgaard drove his No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet to his second career victory by 4.6713 seconds over the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet of David Malukas. Lundgaard's first career win came at the Honda Indy Toronto on July 16, 2023, while driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. This victory ended a 47-race winless drought for the Danish driver, and he became the third McLaren driver to win in the INDYCAR SERIES, joining Johnny Rutherford and Pato O'Ward. SEE: Race Results “Very happy,” Lundgaard said. “I really didn't expect this today. I hoped for it. This was a long wait for this win, especially around this place. You know how fast I've always been around here, and it's just been time after time after time disappointments. Now we're here. Let's go! “We did it. Let's go. Good start to May.” Graham Rahal was the final podium finisher today, third in the No. 15 Fifth Third Bank Honda to tie his season-best result. Josef Newgarden placed fourth in the No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet to put two Penske cars in the top four. NTT P1 Award winner Alex Palou, who led every session he was on track this weekend entering the 85-lap race, rounded out the top five in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Lundgaard, who started fourth, took the lead for good with a scintillating pass of Malukas on Lap 68. The two drivers raced side by side through Turns 3 and 4 before Lundgaard slipped through a small opening in the Turns 5 and 6 chicane leading to the backstretch of the 14-turn, 2.439-mile circuit. Then Lundgaard, who last pitted for the final time one lap earlier than Malukas on Lap 65, pulled away over the closing laps. Malukas led a race-high 27 laps, four more than Lundgaard, as he fell just short of earning his first career victory. “We were very strong in those middle stints, and then toward the end, we maybe made the wrong decision on wing (adjustments) there,” Malukas said. “We were just falling apart. I was doing everything I can just to survive, and Rahal was coming from behind. “But either way, that is a fantastic result. We went into this weekend knowing it was going to be a struggle for us. We thought we wouldn't even make the (Firestone) Fast Six (in qualifying), and here we are P2 on the podium. We're one step closer to getting that win.” Chaos and snap decisions from strategists reigned from the drop of the green flag until the race settled into a rhythm after the final round of pit stops for the field with 20 to 25 laps to go. Palou led into Turn 1 at the start, seeking his fourth consecutive victory in this road race that opens the Month of May at IMS. Behind him, O'Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, Felix Rosenqvist in the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda and Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet were collected in a chain-reaction accident as the 25-car field funneled from the front straightaway to the tight Turns 1-2 complex. That incident helped Malukas jump from fifth to second and triggered the first of three full-course cautions in the race. Many teams began to adopt alternate strategies to cope with the early field shuffle, entering for tires and fuel when the pits opened on Lap 3. Meanwhile, Palou stayed on track and began to pad his lead. Kyle Kirkwood drove his No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda of Andretti Global past Malukas for second place on Lap 7, and the top two drivers in the series point standings started to pull away and possibly set up a one-on-one duel for victory. The race turned on its head on Lap 22 when the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet driven by Alexander Rossi of ECR stopped along the pit wall near the Yard of Bricks start-finish line on the front straightaway with a mechanical problem. Many other cars had started to pit before the full-course yellow, but Palou and Kirkwood did not from the top two spots. Palou and Kirkwood entered the pits on Lap 25, dropping them to 19th and 20th, respectively, when they returned to speed. Palou and Kirkwood just avoided calamity on the restart on Lap 28, darting around another chain-reaction collision – this time in Turn 13 – between Rosenqvist, O'Ward, Sting Ray Robb in the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet and Kyffin Simpson in the No. 8 Sunoco Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Kirkwood's chances at contending for victory ended during his pit service on Lap 39, when a slow right-front wheel change resulted in a 15.2-second stop. Palou's stop was 7.2 seconds on the same lap, allowing him to continue to march toward the front. But he never got any closer than fifth, ending up 14.3630 seconds behind winner Lundgaard. Palou's two-race win streak this season ended, but he still padded his series lead over Kirkwood to 27 points. Kirkwood finished ninth. Lundgaard will try to repeat Palou's 2025 “double” of winning the Sonsio Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge when the 110th edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” takes place Sunday, May 24. Practice on the fabled 2.5-mile oval opens Tuesday, May 12.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Alex Palou’s contract extension beyond 2027. They later break down the charter news of teams without charters cannot compete in races other than the Indy 500 beginning next year. They also talk about Colton Herta fastest in Practice for F2 in Miami along with the new CW/ESPN streaming deal for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about their early tier rankings after the two-day open test for the 110th Indianapolis 500. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin previews the race weekend with IMSA at Laguna Seca, F1 at Miami, and NASCAR at Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Palou conquista Long Beach, Córdoba brilla y Toyota golpea en Ímola: fin de semana total de motor María Morales Rodrigo Mientras la Fórmula 1 apura sus últimos días de “descanso”, el mundo del motor ha ofrecido un fin de semana de máxima intensidad, con protagonistas en la IndyCar, los rallyes y el Mundial de Resistencia. Y el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 ha sido protagonista en primera línea. Otra victoria, otra sonrisa de Palou. En Long Beach, Álex Palou volvió a demostrar por qué es el gran referente actual de la IndyCar. El piloto español logró una victoria especialmente significativa en uno de los circuitos urbanos más prestigiosos del calendario, donde hasta ahora se le había resistido el triunfo. Y no se acostumbra a ganar, lo dice esa sonrisa que pone, como si fuera su primera victoria en una categoría en la que atesora ya 4 Campeonatos. La carrera tuvo un desarrollo estratégico, con Felix Rosenqvist dominando buena parte de la prueba tras salir desde la pole. Sin embargo, una bandera amarilla en el tramo final cambió el guion. La parada en boxes resultó decisiva: el equipo Chip Ganassi ejecutó una maniobra perfecta que permitió a Palou salir por delante de su rival directo. A partir de ahí, el español no dio opción. Supo gestionar los neumáticos y el ritmo para abrir hueco y asegurar una victoria que refuerza su liderato en el campeonato y le acerca a un nuevo título. Sierra Morena, en primera persona. En paralelo, el Rally Sierra Morena volvió a confirmar su crecimiento dentro del panorama europeo. La prueba cordobesa, puntuable para el ERC, destacó tanto por su nivel competitivo como por su organización, consolidándose como una de las citas más importantes del calendario. José Antonio “Cohete” Suárez y Alberto Iglesias firmaron una victoria sólida, dominando prácticamente de principio a fin frente a una competencia de alto nivel internacional. El podio, completado por Ares y Rozada y por Basso y Granai, refleja la calidad de una edición especialmente exigente. Más allá del resultado, la prueba dejó una sensación clara: el rally sigue creciendo, tanto en estructura como en impacto, gracias al trabajo conjunto de organizadores, instituciones y afición. Y ahora, a Canarias. Este fin de semana el foco se traslada ahora al Rally de Canarias, una de las pruebas más técnicas del campeonato, con tramos rápidos, asfalto exigente y un entorno que obliga a la máxima precisión. Una cita clave para medir el estado real de pilotos y equipos en la categoría reina. Drivers, start your engines. Por su parte, el Mundial de Resistencia arrancó en Ímola con una carrera de alto nivel estratégico. Toyota se llevó la victoria en su participación número 100 en el campeonato, imponiéndose a Ferrari en un duelo intenso que se resolvió gracias a una ejecución impecable. La gestión de neumáticos, las decisiones en boxes y la consistencia en pista fueron determinantes para que el equipo japonés lograra una ventaja definitiva en el tramo final. Ferrari, pese a su fuerte inicio, tuvo que conformarse con la segunda posición en casa, ante una afición entregada. El podio lo completó el segundo Toyota, en una muestra del sólido inicio de temporada del equipo. En conjunto, un fin de semana que demuestra que, más allá de la Fórmula 1, el motor sigue ofreciendo espectáculo, claridad y emoción en múltiples escenarios. Y, quizás, también algunas lecciones. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 15 – The 51st Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach with Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, Graham Rahal, Louie Foster, Nolan Siegel And Long Beach Grand Prix President And CEO Jim Liaw April 21, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental has another big episode after the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Martin's guests include this year's winning driver, Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, two-time Long Beach winner Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Graham Rahal and Louis Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren. Also, Martin has an exclusive, deep-dive interview with Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Liaw, who had to take over quickly after then events longtime leader, Jim Michaelian, unexpectedly died on March 21 at the age of 83. Liaw was able to take over the helm in a rather seamless transition for another successful event on the streets of Long Beach. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou’s from Long Beach and how he was able to beat an early dominant Felix Rosenqvist. They later break down the hall of fame type numbers Palou is putting up. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about Acura potentially leaving IMSA. They later answer fan questions about why no bumping for the Indy 500 this year and how charters factor in for the future. They also talk about Jacob Abel officially entering the Indy 500 with Abel Motorsports. They later talk about push-to-pass being accidentally enabled for the lone restart from Long Beach. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the possibility of Katherine Legge joining the field for the 33rd and final spot of the Indy 500 with A.J. Foyt Enterprises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… DOMINICALI NOW LISTENING TO MAX! RED BULL LOOSING TALENT FASTER THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK! WILL MIAMI BRING MORE GRID CHANGES… TALK OF NEW ENGINE PROPOSALS COULD TAKE US BACK TO V8'S FAIRLY QUICKLY! AND… FERNANDO SAYS…I AM A PATIENT MAN!! TOYOTA BEATS FERRARI AT THE 6 HOURS OF IMOLA! Race car driver Juha Miettinen (66) has passed away following the severe crash on the Nordschleife. The race understandably  did not continue.  Deepest condolences to his family and friends.THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: JEAN ERIC VERGNE, ESTEBAN GUTIERREZ... F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin Breaks New Ground with Maiden F1 Test Doriane Pin has taken the latest, and one of the most significant, steps in her career by completing her maiden F1 test yesterday (Friday April 17) at Silverstone. The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Development Driver drove the world-championship winning W12 from the 2021 season and impressed with her pace, feedback, and technical understanding. The 22-year-old completed 76 laps of the 2.639 km Silverstone National Circuit for a total of 200 km of running on the day. Driving an F1 car for the first time today was unreal. “Driving an F1 car for the first time today was unreal. I am very grateful to have been given this opportunity and to be surrounded by this incredible team. It was a unique opportunity and I made sure to enjoy my day to the fullest, along with doing the best job I could. Whilst being a female driver doesn't define me, it was great to show what we can do. It was an extremely emotional day and I'm also thankful I was able to share this experience with my family. “The W12 is obviously really different from the other cars I've been able to drive. Everything is different, bigger and more powerful. I am glad I was able to build confidence lap after lap and show what I was capable of.” Her preparation and professionalism has impressed the whole team and she should be really proud of what she has achieved. In preparation for the test, the affectionally named ‘Pocket Rocket' spent extensive time in the team's simulator, integrating closely with engineers and refining her understanding of the necessary procedures to drive the W12. Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director, commented: “It's been great to have Doriane complete a day of testing with the W12 today. It marks another major step on what is proving to be a very exciting and promising career and also makes her the first ever female driver of a Mercedes F1 car. “Her preparation and professionalism has impressed the whole team and she should be really proud of what she has achieved. Whatever series you come from, it is always a massive step when getting into an F1 car but she looked at home from the very first laps and was able to enjoy driving the car on the limit.” Today, it is even more unique as Doriane is the first ever woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car. Gwen Lagrue, Driver Development Advisor, said: “It is always really special for a young driver to drive an F1 car for the very first time. Today, it is even more unique as Doriane is the first ever woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car. “We are very proud to show to the next generation of female drivers that driving an F1 car is achievable. I am sure we will see a woman driving in F1 in the coming years and as a team, we would be incredibly proud if we were to achieve that goal with someone in our team. Doriane can certainly act as an inspiration for those following in her wheel tracks as she continues her career and role as Development Driver with our team.” Doriane becomes the latest female talent to get behind-the-wheel of a modern F1 car, highlighting the value of series such as F1 Academy, in which Doriane became last year's champion. The test also underlines the team's continued commitment to nurturing talent and opening pathways, while showcasing the progress being made in creating meaningful opportunities for women at the highest level of motorsport. Doriane's assured performance on such a significant stage further highlights the impact of the team's long-term investment in her growth. She will now continue in her Development Driver duties, which include simulator development, additional activities at the factory and trackside, attendance at several Grands Prix and her support and mentorship to the team's 2026 F1 Academy driver, Payton Westcott. Quick Pit Work, Pace Help Palou Run Away to Win at Long Beach! LONG BEACH, Calif. (Sunday, April 19, 2026) – Alex Palou got the break he needed and fast work from his Chip Ganassi Racing pit crew, and then he ran away with a victory Sunday in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Palou earned his third victory in five races this season, the 22nd victory of his career and his first win at prestigious Long Beach in the No. 10 OpenAI Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, beating the No. 60 SiriusXM/Acura Honda of NTT P1 Award winner Felix Rosenqvist to the finish by 3.9663 seconds. Palou also took the series lead by 17 points over Kyle Kirkwood as he aims for his fifth series championship and series record-tying fourth in a row. “It's huge,” Palou said. “Super proud of everybody's job but especially this crew. Incredible to finally win here at Long Beach.” Six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon rounded out the podium with his best result of the season in the No. 9 PNC Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, as CGR produced two of the top three finishers. Kirkwood finished fourth in the No. 27 JM Bullion / Gold.com Honda of Andretti Global, with Pato O'Ward placing fifth in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Pole sitter Rosenqvist controlled the race from the green flag. He led the first 31 laps, with Palou climbing from his third starting spot to second by passing O'Ward on Lap 2. Rosenqvist and Palou pitted for the first time in tandem at the end of Lap 31, with the MSR crew helping Rosenqvist win the race out of the pits after both drivers started their second fuel stint with their mandatory second set of Firestone alternate tires. Rosenqvist had built a three-second lead over Palou, who admitted he struggled a bit on the softer Firestone alternate tire. But Palou got the break he needed on Lap 57 when a large piece of debris was spotted on track, triggering the only caution period of the 90-lap race. The entire field pitted on Lap 59, led by Rosenqvist and Palou as a showdown loomed between the MSR and CGR crews. Rosenqvist and Palou each took four primary Firestone tires and fuel on their last stop, but Palou escaped his pit box ahead of Rosenqvist to take the lead for the first time. CGR serviced Palou's car in 7.3 seconds on the final stop, while MSR needed 8.4 seconds for Rosenqvist's stop. Palou rocketed away from the field on the restart on Lap 61. It was checkout time, as he never trailed from that point. “The OpenAI car was super, super fast, but it was that yellow, that pit stop with all the pressure that these boys were able to do it and execute it perfectly,” Palou said. “From there, it was just managing the tires. We didn't know how the primaries were going to be.” The primary tire suited Palou just fine. The Spaniard expanded his lead to 2.4 seconds on Lap 68, with the gap mushrooming to 5.5 seconds with 12 laps remaining. Palou played it safe during the final two trips around the 11-turn, 1.968-mile temporary street circuit, but Rosenqvist never got close. Still, the Swede, who led a race-high 51 laps, earned his first podium finish since placing second in June 2025 at Road America. “A little bit of a bittersweet race,” Rosenqvist said. “I lost a little bit on the stop. Alex is obviously going to be 10 out of 10 almost every stop, so I don't think it was necessarily that our one was slow, but they probably had a great one, as well. That's how it goes. “At the end of the day, we've got to celebrate this one. P2, plus the points and podium – that's where I want to be.”  

Still running high on adrenaline from the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway? The Freaks have you covered with another full recap of all the motorsports madness from throughout the week! After winning an astonishing fifth race in nine attempts, the crew ponders if Tyler Reddick's early dominance in 2026 is good for the sport in terms of both exposure and the newly reimplemented Chase points format. What are former teammates Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin beefing about? Honorary Freak, Alex Palou, also drops following his elusive Long Beach Grand Prix win in IndyCar. Find out who won "Beat The Freaks" and what badass women are making waves across motorsports. Ryan Preece makes a pit stop into the Lucas Oil Studio, as well as Major League Fishing angler Mark Daniels Jr. on this latest edition of SpeedFreaks

Reigning INDYCAR champ and honorary Freak, Alex Palou, makes his routine call into the Lucas Oil Studio, following his long awaited win at the Long Beach Grand Prix. The “Smiling Assassin” of the sport shares what took him “so long” to win the crown-jewel event, what went into scoring his third victory of 2026 and why her got down to some Taylor Swift in the media center.

For the first time in a couple of seasons, we're seeing Alex Palou be challenged for the IndyCar points championship. Beneath the surface of Palou's dominant 2025 campaign, a new crop of racers began to show glimpses of the year-long consistency needed to take down the monolithic Chip Ganassi Racing 10-team. One of those drivers, Christian Lundgaard, joins Speed Street this week to discuss his strong start to 2026, which currently finds him third in the standings. He and Conor Daly break down Arrow McLaren's strengths and areas for improvement, as well as look ahead to Long Beach and the Month of May. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou’s dominating performance once again, winning the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park, while Christian Lundgaard had a chance to dethrone him before a bad pit stop. They later talk about Graham Rahal’s first podium finish since August 2023. They also talk about how David Malukas has been the key winner of the off-season. They also talk about the return of the Burger Bash with a new date, being Thursday March 21st. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin answer fan questions on who could be the one to challenge Palou on victories. They also talk about rumors of F2 races in Miami or Montreal, making up for cancelled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, could affect a possible Indy 500 return for Colton Herta. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the TV ratings from Barber being under one million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… KIMI WINS AGAIN WITH A LITTLE SAFETY CAR KARMA! GEORGE GETS HIS CAGE RATTLED BY ANTONELLI MCLAREN QUICKLY CATCHING UP WITH MERCEDES. RED BULL CLEARLY A MID PACK TEAM. DID THE NEW RULES CONTRIBUTE TO OLIE'S BIG CRASH? AND…FERNANDO HELD BACK GP2 ENGINE aaahhh! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: CHRISTIAN KLEIN. 2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Sunday Kimi Antonelli It feels great to get my second win! I made a bad start from pole and was kicking myself that we lost so many positions. When we were in free air on the Medium tyre though, I was able to improve my pace quite a lot. We were fortunate with the timing of the Safety Car and that put us in the lead; it made my life a lot easier! Who knows what would have happened without that, but I felt like we had the speed today to challenge for the win without it. This is the best way to head into this mini break in the season. I am going to enjoy the moment but use the time well to work on where I can improve. As a team, and despite winning the first three races, we know we need to keep raising our game too. We had a real battle today and we know that it's not going to be easy to keep up this run of form. We're looking forward to using the time ahead of Miami well and hopefully putting ourselves in a strong position once the season resumes. George Russell We've had a lot of bad luck this weekend and that is unfortunate as we were definitely in the fight for the win today. After a difficult start, we'd managed to get ourselves back to P2 but stopped just one lap before the safety car was deployed. That changed the complexion of the race and unfortunately, after taking the restart in P3, we lost two more positions as a result firstly of hitting the harvesting limit and then an unexpected superclip. It was pretty frustrating but that's the way racing goes sometimes. It's clear from this weekend that our competitors are beginning to optimise their cars much more now. We have enjoyed a great start to the season, but our rivals are hot on our heels as we saw today. The upcoming gap in the calendar will also give everyone a chance to develop further so we know that, once we're back on track in Miami, we are in for a proper fight. Toto Wolff, CEO & Team Principal We had an exciting race today with plenty of overtaking which hasn't always been the case here at Suzuka. It's a new way of racing where you have to think strategically in order to both pass and then make sure it sticks. It's a great challenge for both the drivers and the teams and it makes the race very unpredictable. Sometimes you need the luck to go your way in racing and that was the case with Kimi today. He lost positions at the start but was able to get them back with a fortunately timed safety car. Whilst that was helpful to him, his pace in the second half of the race showed what he was capable of. George was on the flip side of that equation and lost out having pitted just one lap before the safety car came out. He then lost more positions, firstly on the restart as he hit the harvesting limit and was low on deployment and then secondly with an unexpected superclip. He fought hard to get back to P4, but he's certainly had more than his share of bad luck this weekend. Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director Well done to Kimi on his second win. He had really strong pace and, whilst he benefited from the safety car to put him into the lead, he was able to comfortably control the race once he was in that position. Kimi's fortune was George's misfortune. Had we stopped George a lap later, he would have retained the lead for the restart. As it happened, he dropped to P3 and lost a further place to Lewis when he hit the harvesting limit too early in the lap and had insufficient battery for the restart. He then had another frustrating issue where a bug in the software code, triggered by a button press and a gear shift at the same time, caused the power unit to go into superclip and charge the battery which allowed Charles to pass. He battled back to P4 but it was a frustrating afternoon for George. Clearly there is a lot that we need to work on and understand in the next few weeks. We've made a great start to the season, but our competitors are closing in. Happily, we have several areas of improvement and we will make the maximum use of the gap in the calendar to develop in the places where we are not strong enough. Palou Dominates To Win in Another Barber Beatdown BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sunday, March 29, 2026) – Alex Palou appears to be running wild again after another dominant victory at Barber Motorsports Park. Four-time and defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Palou earned his second victory in four races this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, starting from the pole and winning the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst by 13.2775 seconds over the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet of Christian Lundgaard. Palou led 79 of the 90 laps on the 17-turn, 2.3-mile road course. SEE: Race Results “Incredible day,” Palou said. “I told you qualifying was one of the best car balances I've ever driven. Today in the race, it was pretty good in the beginning, really good at the end, but we suffered a little bit on the used blacks (Firestone Firehawk primary tires) that we had to use. “Another win here. Love this place, love the fans. What a great day.” Graham Rahal placed third in the No. 15 First Third Bank Honda fielded by Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, his first podium finish since August 2023 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. “I felt like this was coming,” Rahal said. “We're pretty pleased with this. Feels good.” David Malukas continued his consistent start to his Team Penske tenure by finishing fourth in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Malukas has placed sixth or better in three of his four starts with the fabled team this season. Series leader Kyle Kirkwood rounded out the top five finishers – all from different teams – in the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda of Andretti Global. There's something about this rolling, picturesque circuit and recent dominance by Palou, who earned his third career Barber win. He won last year in 16.005 seconds. The first of his 21 career victories also came here in 2021, but by a scant .4016 of a second. One more ominous fact about Palou's victory for the other 24 drivers in the field: He has gone on to win the Astor Challenge Cup as series champion in the same season as both of his prior Barber victories. Palou stayed in second in the 2026 series standings with this victory but trimmed the gap to leader Kirkwood from 26 to two points as he tries to win a fourth consecutive title. While the margin of victory was the biggest in an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race since Palou's crushing victory last April at Barber, the final gap might be a bit misleading. Palou led by 7.2 seconds on Lap 52 while running on a used pair of Firestone Firehawk primary tires, but Lundgaard started to chip away at that gap, gaining nearly a half-second on some laps on the quicker but less durable alternate tire. The gap was trimmed to three seconds when Palou made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 65, taking another set of used primary tires for the run to the finish. Lundgaard inherited the lead during Palou's last stop and stayed on track for another four laps, trying to gain more time on Palou and perhaps land within striking distance of Palou after Lundgaard's last stop. Lundgaard entered the pits at the end of Lap 69 for his final service. But calamity struck, as the right-rear wheel change was slow. That produced a 17.8-second stop, about nine seconds slower than normal. Lundgaard returned to the track in third, behind Rahal. Game over. Palou was home free. “I think so,” Lundgaard said when asked if he could have caught Palou. “We know the pace that we had and just how we were catching him. It's unfortunate. The guys have done an amazing job, and I don't think that's (mistake) ever really happened. One in almost 100 starts, I think it's OK.” Palou led Rahal by 10.8 seconds after that pit drama and cruised to the finish in the caution-free race. But Lundgaard and Rahal engaged in a spirited joust for second over the closing laps, with Lundgaard finally diving under Rahal in Turn 5 for second with three laps to go. That was the last of 11 on-track passes during the race for Lundgaard, including seven for position in the top 10 – both race highs. “At the end of the day, I wanted to go out there and repass Graham,” Lundgaard said. “Just to make up for that (pit mistake) and put a statement to, ‘We got it.'” Rahal then held off a charging Malukas to keep the precious podium spot for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES race is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 19.    

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