Spain’s Alex Palu continued his dominance of the Indycar series by capturing the Sonsio Grand Prix title at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road course on Saturday.
Ganasi Racing’s Palu, who was sitting on the pole, flew across the finish line 5.48 seconds before the Pato O’Ward to become the Indycar series driver before Sebstian Burdees in 2006, to win four out of the first five races of the season. Palu became the first driver to win the Grand Prix in Indianapolis for three consecutive years.
Palu said, “I can’t describe the amazing weather we so far.” “I leave everything for the team, chip Ganasi racing, my colleagues, everyone who is working behind the curtain, I am working to look so fast on the track. It’s amazing. It’s incredible.”
Will Power, Scott McLoglin and Scott Dixon scored the top five on a 2.44-mile course, making their way through the interior of Indianapolis motor speedway oval.
Graham Rahal led 49 out of 85 laps compared to Palu’s 29, but ended in the sixth position – 19 seconds behind the champion.
Palou enters the Indycar Series-Agni for two weeks with 248 points for Indianapolis 500. It is 97 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood of the second place, which also runs a Honda. Palu has won St. Petersburg, Thermal and Nai, besides Saturday’s race. He was second on Long Beach.
While the 28 -year -old Palu is at a pace to win the title of fourth time in five years, his immediate target is claiming his first Indy 500 on 25 May.
“Hopefully, we meet again for the biggest race of the year to stop again (on Vijay Podium),” Palu said.
All-time series records for winning a season in 10 by AJ Foyt in 1964 and Al UNSER in 1970. There are 12 races remaining this season.
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