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Alex Palou Wins Alabama IndyCar Race
Three-time defending champion secures second victory of the season.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:06am
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Three-time defending IndyCar series champion Alex Palou won the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, for his second victory and third top-two finish in four races this season.
Why it matters
Palou's win extends his lead in the IndyCar championship standings as he pursues a fourth consecutive title, further cementing his status as one of the top drivers in the series.
The details
Palou, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, led for 67 of the 90 laps at the 2.3-mile road course to secure the victory. He finished ahead of Pato O'Ward and Josef Newgarden, who rounded out the podium.
- The race took place on March 30, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama.
The players
Alex Palou
A three-time defending IndyCar series champion who drives for Chip Ganassi Racing.
Pato O'Ward
An IndyCar driver who finished second in the race.
Josef Newgarden
An IndyCar driver who finished third in the race.
The takeaway
Palou's dominant performance in Alabama further solidifies his status as the driver to beat in the 2026 IndyCar season as he pursues a fourth consecutive championship.
