ALEX PALOU NEWS

Wins season opener Palou won Sunday's St. Petersburg Grand Prix from the eighth starting position to kick off the 2025 season.

Impact The defending series champion said he had been dreaming of the start of this season since the last race of 2024. Palou's Chip Ganassi Racing team put together a nimble strategy and Palou drove with patience and speed to capture the first trophy of the 2025 IndyCar season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins season opener Palou won Sunday's St. Petersburg Grand Prix from the eighth starting position to kick off the 2025 season.

Impact The defending series champion said he had been dreaming of the start of this season since the last race of 2024. Palou's Chip Ganassi Racing team put together a nimble strategy and Palou drove with patience and speed to capture the first trophy of the 2025 IndyCar season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins season opener Palou won Sunday's St. Petersburg Grand Prix from the eighth starting position to kick off the 2025 season.

Impact The defending series champion said he had been dreaming of the start of this season since the last race of 2024. Palou's Chip Ganassi Racing team put together a nimble strategy and Palou drove with patience and speed to capture the first trophy of the 2025 IndyCar season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins season opener Palou won Sunday's St. Petersburg Grand Prix from the eighth starting position to kick off the 2025 season.

Impact The defending series champion said he had been dreaming of the start of this season since the last race of 2024. Palou's Chip Ganassi Racing team put together a nimble strategy and Palou drove with patience and speed to capture the first trophy of the 2025 IndyCar season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins season opener Palou won Sunday's St. Petersburg Grand Prix from the eighth starting position to kick off the 2025 season.

Impact The defending series champion said he had been dreaming of the start of this season since the last race of 2024. Palou's Chip Ganassi Racing team put together a nimble strategy and Palou drove with patience and speed to capture the first trophy of the 2025 IndyCar season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins season opener Palou won Sunday's St. Petersburg Grand Prix from the eighth starting position to kick off the 2025 season.

Impact The defending series champion said he had been dreaming of the start of this season since the last race of 2024. Palou's Chip Ganassi Racing team put together a nimble strategy and Palou drove with patience and speed to capture the first trophy of the 2025 IndyCar season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Newgarden Steps Up during Morning Warmup; Race at Noon ET

Josef Newgarden (photo) will aim for his third victory on the streets of St. Petersburg this afternoon.

MARCH 2 • INDYCAR

Paddock Buzz: New Firestone Alternate Creates Tricky Tire Tactics

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg.

MARCH 1 • INDYCAR

Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske Rally for St. Petersburg Pole

Scott McLaughlin (photo) earned the 11th NTT P1 Award of his career.

MARCH 1 • INDYCAR

Improving Marcus Ericsson Leads Morning Practice at St. Pete

Marcus Ericsson (photo) will aim for his first career pole in NTT P1 Award qualifying Saturday afternoon at St. Petersburg.

MARCH 1 • INDYCAR

Practice Shots: FOX Era Underway with Strong Start

A look beyond the time sheets at the trends and developing stories after the opening practice Friday at St. Petersburg.

MARCH 1 • INDYCAR

Paddock Buzz: Team Penske Drivers Prepare for Future

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at St. Petersburg.

MARCH 1 • INDYCAR

Kyle Kirkwood Takes Top Spot in Opening St. Pete Practice

Florida native Kyle Kirkwood (photo) was one of two Andretti Global drivers in the top five Friday at St. Petersburg.

FEBRUARY 28 • INDYCAR

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FEBRUARY 28

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Second fastest in first practice Palou turned the second-fastest lap in Friday's first practice session for the opening round of the 2025 IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, Florida.

Impact The defending champion got his season off to a clean and quick start to be near the top of the timesheet throughout Friday's first practice. A top starting spot for Sunday's race will be a boost as he kicks off his title defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

It's hard to believe, but Scott Dixon (photo) is winless during his legendary career at St. Petersburg. That could change this Sunday, a...

FEBRUARY 28 • INDYCAR