Alex Palou has sealed the IndyCar 2026 title at Milwaukee, beating his rivals with a fifth‑place finish followed by a tenth‑place finish that left him 73 points clear of the field.
Championship locked, race drama for silverware
Christian Lundgaard jumps to the runner‑up slot, topping Kyle Kirkwood by two points and pulling four points ahead of Pato O’Ward after the Milwaukee sweep.
Rinus Veekay climbs into the top ten of the standings, thanks to a podium result at the Saturday meeting.
Rookie of the Year showdown
Denis Hauger holds an 18‑point lead over Mick Schumacher, with a 30‑point edge over Caio Collet in the rookie contest heading into the final race.
The season finale at Laguna Seca will see the champion make a triumphant entry while the front‑row battle for second place, rookie supremacy, and a top‑ten drive continues to unfold.
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