Latest Alex Palou News

Kyle Larson warns gamblers not to waste their money on him despite Indy 500 betting odds

May. 15, 2024 15:14 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson's parents took a swing by the Arrow McLaren merchandise truck at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and quickly alerted their superstar son to a potential problem. “They were like, ‘Man, if I was your teammates I’d be pretty pissed because it's...

Indy 500: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'

May. 14, 2024 14:38 PM EDT

The countdown is on for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, when a field of 33 cars will cross the famed yard of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend for what is regarded as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Josef Newgarden is the defending...

Alex Palou pulls away from Will Power to win 2nd straight Indy GP and retake points lead

May. 11, 2024 20:21 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou’s first Indianapolis Grand Prix title fueled his second IndyCar Series title run. He’s hoping another dominant victory on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course produces a similar result — perhaps even a more monumental win in two weeks. ...

Marcus Armstrong pays tribute to cancer patients with special paint job for Indy Grand Prix

May. 10, 2024 14:50 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Armstong's No. 11 Honda-powered car will come with all the usual trimmings for this weekend's Indianapolis Grand Prix — speed, sponsors and a shiny new paint job. The second-year driver also will be carrying a message of hope. Chip...

Colton Herta hopes to protect narrow points lead through IndyCar's biggest month

May. 09, 2024 18:33 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colton Herta arrives in Indianapolis with big goals every May. He hopes to win two poles, dreams of sipping the milk and believes a win at the series' marquee race just might catapult him to that elusive series title. But this is not just another...

Analysis: Lando Norris win shows McLaren is ready to return to global motorsports prominence

May. 06, 2024 16:05 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lando Norris says the online trolling never really bothered him as he went winless through his first five Formula 1 seasons, even when it got worse as one of the breakout stars for fans introduced to the sport through Netflix. It was a long wait as Team...

David Malukas dropped by McLaren after injured IndyCar driver misses 4th race following bike crash

Apr. 29, 2024 09:42 AM EDT

David Malukas was released by Arrow McLaren on Monday without running an IndyCar race for the team because of injuries the 22-year-old suffered in an offseason mountain biking crash. Malukas was signed in September to the three-car IndyCar team when McLaren was in a late scramble to...

McLaughlin wins 2nd straight at Barber, putting happy ending on rough week for Team Penske

Apr. 28, 2024 17:10 PM EDT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Scott McLaughlin and Team Penske proved they're a force on the track, no matter what's going on elsewhere. McLaughlin won his second straight race at Barber Motorsports Park, giving Team Penske a much-needed triumph on Sunday just days after IndyCar erased...

Analysis: The IndyCar season has just started but free agency is in full swing after only 2 races

Apr. 23, 2024 16:30 PM EDT

IndyCar, after just two races, is suddenly rife with rumors about driver free agency with its biggest month coming up. Blame it on a mountain bike trail out West and a mistake by David Malukas back in February. The Arrow McLaren driver dislocated his wrist and tore tendons in a...

Scott Dixon stretches fuel to inch closer to A.J. Foyt on IndyCar's all-time win list

Apr. 21, 2024 19:41 PM EDT

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Scott Dixon used mind-boggling fuel-saving strategy Sunday to win the Grand Prix of Long Beach and move closer to A.J. Foyt on IndyCar's all-time win list with his 57th career victory. Foyt is IndyCar's winningest driver with 67 victories — a mark the...