{"id":60084,"date":"2026-08-10T10:38:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=60084"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:07:56","slug":"palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/","title":{"rendered":"Palou poised for another INDYCAR title after strategic victory in Portland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_60087\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60087\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/alex-palou-onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland-by_-chris-owens_ref-image-without-watermark_m162770\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162770.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786296309&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS 2026\\rIG:@CHRISOWENS\\rCHRISOWENSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Alex Palou &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; By_ Chris Owens_Ref Image Without Watermark_m162770\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Alex Palou &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; Photo by Chris Owens&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162770.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60087\" class=\"size-large wp-image-60087\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162770.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162770.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162770.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162770.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162770.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162770.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162770.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Palou &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; Photo by Chris Owens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Alex Palou\u2019s relentless rewrite of the INDYCAR record book added another entry Sunday, when the Spaniard combined pure pace and tire management to win the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland in Oregon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60089\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60089\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/2026-onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162518.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Travis Hinkle&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Portland, OR- OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland in Portland OR  (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786209520&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2026 Travis Hinkle\\rIG: @TravisHinklePhotos&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;2026 OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2026 OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Alex Palou &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211;  (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162518.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60089\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60089\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162518.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162518.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162518.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162518.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162518.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162518.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162518.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Palou &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Palou, 29, closed in on his record-tying fourth consecutive NTT IndyCar Series championship and fifth title overall via his sixth victory of the season and 25<sup>th<\/sup> of his mercurial career. Driver of the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, Palou finished 4.1167-seconds in front of NTT P1 Award-winner Felix Rosenqvist in the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda of Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian.<\/p>\n<p>Palou increased his championship lead to 110 points over Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, a massive gap of more than two races with just five events remaining on the 2026 schedule. And while Portland International Raceway was not among the eight venues Palou conquered during his dominant 2025 season, Sunday\u2019s performance underscored the chemistry between Alex and race strategist Barry Wanser.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60090\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60090\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162758.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Joe Skibinski&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786314289&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2026 Joe Skibinski\\rIG: @skibbyy&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Alex Palou &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; Photo by Joe Skibinski&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162758.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60090\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60090\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162758.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162758.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162758.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162758.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162758.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162758.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162758.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Palou &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; Photo by Joe Skibinski<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cYeah, I just don&#8217;t give it for granted. I think nobody in the team does,\u201d Palou said during his post-race presser alongside Wanser. \u201cSo yeah, it&#8217;s not like once a year that you think about it. It&#8217;s like every single day when we talk about it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNormally I call him after a race, \u2018Man, who expected that?\u2019 After Nashville, \u2018Man, we&#8217;re so lucky to be in this position.\u2019 Because we are. We&#8217;re lucky to have the full package. You don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s going to end next weekend, if it&#8217;s going to end next year, in &#8217;28. At some point it&#8217;s going to end. This cannot go forever.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60091\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60091\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/alex-palou-onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland-by_-chris-owens_ref-image-without-watermark_m162776\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162776.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS 2025&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786301223&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS 2025\\rIG:@CHRISOWENS\\rCHRISOWENSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Alex Palou &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; By_ Chris Owens_Ref Image Without Watermark_m162776\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Alex Palou &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; Photo by Chris Owens&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162776.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60091\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60091\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162776.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162776.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162776.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162776.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162776.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162776.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162776.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Palou &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; Photo by Chris Owens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cI think that we&#8217;re doing a great job of, like, understanding how lucky we are. When I say &#8216;we&#8217;, I mean the team as well, everybody in the No. 10 car, CGR. I think that keeps us motivated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/link.indycar.com\/NTEwLUxURS02ODAAAAGjh-Ncqw7b7cSqnIXTaz8jZAYZtmR4n9b6t9NhALk9fdo3hl_1Uxtbzue2KNz-XPf5oF8Apxg=\">Race Results<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Palou is fond of calling his bright yellow No. 10 Dallara \u201can absolute rocket ship.\u201d On Sunday, Palou led 60 of the scheduled 110-laps\/216.04-miles on PIR\u2019s 1.964-mile\/12-turn natural terrain road-course.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverybody at CGR and Honda did an incredible job,\u201d Palou said. \u201cIt was very, very nice to drive every single lap. Chip puts the best guys around me, but then also everybody is just executing. That car is a rocket ship, and I\u2019m just lucky enough to drive it.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60092\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60092\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/felix-rosenqvist_-alex-palou-and-will-power-onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland-by_-chris-owens_ref-image-without-watermark_m162768\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist_-Alex-Palou-and-Will-Power-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162768.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786300129&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS 2026\\rIG:@CHRISOWENS\\rCHRISOWENSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Felix Rosenqvist_ Alex Palou and Will Power &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; By_ Chris Owens_Ref Image Without Watermark_m162768\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Felix Rosenqvist, Alex Palou and Will Power &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; Photo by Chris Owens&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist_-Alex-Palou-and-Will-Power-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162768.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60092\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60092\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist_-Alex-Palou-and-Will-Power-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162768.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist_-Alex-Palou-and-Will-Power-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162768.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist_-Alex-Palou-and-Will-Power-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162768.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist_-Alex-Palou-and-Will-Power-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162768.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist_-Alex-Palou-and-Will-Power-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162768.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist_-Alex-Palou-and-Will-Power-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162768.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist_-Alex-Palou-and-Will-Power-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162768.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Felix Rosenqvist, Alex Palou and Will Power &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; Photo by Chris Owens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Two-time series champion Will Power finished third in the No. 26 TWG AI Honda in his first race with Andretti Global at PIR after winning this event the last two years with Team Penske.<\/p>\n<p>Rinus VeeKay capped a strong weekend by finishing fourth in the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet, with Kirkwood slotting two Andretti Global cars into the top-five in the No. 27 Sam\u2019s Club Honda.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYeah, we had a really good day,\u201d said VeeKay, a 25-year-old native of the Netherlands. \u201cStarting up-front helps. Saves you from taking a lot of risks that cannot pay off. I think we just had a very stellar day. We had a good idea on strategy, and we kept calm and did what we wanted to do at the start. Kept out of trouble. A really good job by the pit crew to get me ahead of both Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood at the end. Really happy to have a result like this with AM\/PM on the car as well, and great to put Chevy up there.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60093\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60093\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/rinus-veekay-onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland-by_-paul-hurley_ref-image-without-watermark_m162389\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rinus-VeeKay-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162389.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786151502&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Rinus VeeKay &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; By_ Paul Hurley_Ref Image Without Watermark_m162389\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Rinus VeeKay &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; Photo by Paul Hurley&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rinus-VeeKay-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162389.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60093\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60093\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rinus-VeeKay-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162389.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rinus-VeeKay-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162389.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rinus-VeeKay-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162389.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rinus-VeeKay-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162389.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rinus-VeeKay-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162389.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rinus-VeeKay-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162389.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rinus-VeeKay-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162389.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rinus VeeKay &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; Photo by Paul Hurley<\/p><\/div>\n<p>VeeKay embellished his profile as a possible free-agent at season\u2019s end with his third top-five in the last five races. \u201cI think we just figured out our road-course car,\u201d VeeKay said. \u201cMy testing in Mid-Ohio, I think that really just made a huge difference for our program and we found some things that really need to change.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The race, which produced only one caution period for two early laps, evolved into a chess match of tire strategy and management. Rosenqvist, Palou and Power each started on the slower, more durable Firestone Firehawk primary (black) tire from the top three positions, respectively. Rosenqvist led the first 30 laps until he and Power both made their respective first pit stops on Lap 31, staying on the primary tires.<\/p>\n<p>Palou and Wanser decided to stay out one lap longer on an \u201covercut\u201d strategy, pitting for alternate tires on Lap 32. Palou was able to lay down a blinding lap on that extra trip and exited the pits ahead of Rosenqvist and Power.<\/p>\n<p>The overcut worked for Palou, as it typically does thanks to his tire preservation skills.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60094\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60094\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/felix-rosenqvist-onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland-by_-chris-owens_ref-image-without-watermark_m162779\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162779.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786278059&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS 2026\\rIG:@CHRISOWENS\\rCHRISOWENSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Felix Rosenqvist &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; By_ Chris Owens_Ref Image Without Watermark_m162779\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Felix Rosenqvist &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; Photo by Chris Owens&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162779.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60094\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60094\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162779.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162779.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162779.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162779.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162779.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162779.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Felix-Rosenqvist-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162779.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Felix Rosenqvist &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; Photo by Chris Owens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe overcut was just so powerful,\u201d said Rosenqvist, a 34-year-old native of Sweden and winner of the 110<sup>th<\/sup> Indianapolis 500 in May. \u201cI also struggled a little bit on my launch (exiting the pit box). That\u2019s basically what did it. He got ahead of us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Palou cycled back into the lead on Lap 37 after two-time series champion Josef Newgarden pitted on a different strategy in the No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet. From that point, Palou only trailed during pit cycles. Palou pitted at the end of Lap 56 with a lead approaching five seconds and switched from alternate to scuffed primary tires. Meanwhile, Rosenqvist stopped at the end of Lap 59 and changed from primary to alternate tires.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60095\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60095\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/alex-palou-onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland-by_-chris-owens_ref-image-without-watermark_m162777\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162777.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786289517&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;CHRIS OWENS 2026\\rIG:@CHRISOWENS\\rCHRISOWENSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Alex Palou &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; By_ Chris Owens_Ref Image Without Watermark_m162777\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Alex Palou &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; Photo by Chris Owens&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162777.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60095\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60095\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162777.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162777.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162777.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162777.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162777.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162777.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alex-Palou-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Chris-Owens_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162777.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Palou &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; Photo by Chris Owens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The extra grip provided by the red-sidewall alternates helped Rosenqvist pull to within one second of Palou by Lap 80. Palou kept the No. 45 Desnuda Organic Tequila Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan\u2019s Louis Foster between himself and Rosenqvist; one lap later Palou\u2019s lead expanded to 1.7-seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Palou made his final stop at the end of Lap 82, staying on scuffed primary tires. It then appeared Power could have a shot at catching Rosenqvist and maybe reaching Palou, as the Australian had a set of the quicker Firestone Firehawk alternates waiting in his pit stall for his final stop.<\/p>\n<p>But Power never heard the call from strategist Ron Ruzewski to pit at the end of Lap 86 and stayed on track. Power then got stuck behind the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda of six-time series champ Scott Dixon of New Zealand and the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger\/Goodheart Chevrolet of Sting Ray Robb in the intervening lap before he pitted on Lap 87. That sequence ended Power\u2019s chance of challenging Rosenqvist for second or Palou for the win.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60097\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60097\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/2026-onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pato-O_Ward-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162527.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Travis Hinkle&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Portland, OR- OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland in Portland OR  (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786212532&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2026 Travis Hinkle\\rIG: @TravisHinklePhotos&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;278&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;2026 OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2026 OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Pato O&amp;#8217;Ward &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pato-O_Ward-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162527.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60097\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60097\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pato-O_Ward-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162527.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pato-O_Ward-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162527.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pato-O_Ward-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162527.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pato-O_Ward-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162527.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pato-O_Ward-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162527.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pato-O_Ward-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162527.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pato-O_Ward-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162527.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pato O&#8217;Ward &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, Arrow McLaren ace Pato O\u2019Ward salvaged an 11<sup>th<\/sup>-place finish in the No. 5 Chevrolet after starting 17<sup>th<\/sup>. &#8220;A really difficult day,\u201d said O\u2019Ward, a 27-year-old native of Mexico with family ties to San Antonio, Texas. \u201cWe had good strategy to get us some clean track there at the beginning to make up some positions. But it\u2019s been a big struggle from Practice 1. We never managed to turn it around. It\u2019s just one of those weekends where it really was trouble after trouble. I\u2019m glad that we walked away with maybe not the best of results, but also not the worst of results all things considered. It was just a day that we had to cut our losses.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60098\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60098\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/santino-ferrucci-onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland-by_-paul-hurley_ref-image-without-watermark_m162836\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santino-Ferrucci-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162836.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R6m2&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786295031&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Santino Ferrucci &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; By_ Paul Hurley_Ref Image Without Watermark_m162836\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Santino Ferrucci &amp;#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; Photo by Paul Hurley&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santino-Ferrucci-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162836.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60098\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60098\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santino-Ferrucci-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162836.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santino-Ferrucci-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162836.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santino-Ferrucci-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162836.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santino-Ferrucci-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162836.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santino-Ferrucci-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162836.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santino-Ferrucci-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162836.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Santino-Ferrucci-OnlyBulls-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-By_-Paul-Hurley_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162836.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santino Ferrucci &#8211; OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; Photo by Paul Hurley<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, teammates Caio Collet and Santino Ferrucci of Waller, Texas-based A.J. Foyt Racing placed a disappointing 20<sup>th<\/sup> and 21<sup>st<\/sup>, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tough race for both cars; we need to understand why we struggled so much in the middle of the race,\u201d said series rookie Collet, a 24-year-old native of Brazil and driver of the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet. \u201cJust lacking pace in general. I think my last stint was not as bad, but just in the middle of the race, we lost a lot of time there. So, we&#8217;ll try to analyze and understand why we did a couple of steps backwards in the race and come back stronger for next week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dallas resident Ferrucci said Sunday\u2019s performance magnified a season-long struggle to find race pace. \u201cI think this is a great example of that,\u201d said Ferrucci, 28, and driver of the No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet. \u201cWe&#8217;ve missed the strategy again for third race in a row. Just not been on our side. We\u2019ll regroup and focus forward on the next street-course and see if we can&#8217;t make up some ground.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>At the other end of the result sheet, Palou and Wanser collaborated to deliver CGR its 151<sup>st<\/sup> INDYCAR victory. \u201cYeah, it&#8217;s certainly not easy,\u201d Wanser said. \u201cWe&#8217;ve talked about it before, winning in INDYCAR is difficult. You look at how close qualifying was. I mean, we had to do something different than Felix (during the race). We had to go longer than him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt takes a lot of performance by Alex and certainly the Honda engine to give us the fuel mileage to jump in one more and do the overcut. That helped us. We had a pretty smooth pit stop and got the jump there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Next race takes the series to Canada for the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on Sunday, Aug. 16, on the streets of Markham. This event has replaced the former Toronto street race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYeah, it&#8217;s a challenge for the drivers, but also for the teams. We have no references,\u201d said Palou, who is clearly in the prime of his career. \u201cObviously we have nowadays great tools with the simulator. At Honda, they do an incredible job for us. But it&#8217;s never the same as knowing the track, knowing every bump, knowing how much you can push the car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s the same for the team. They can get ideas of how to set up the car, but it&#8217;s never the same. It&#8217;s going to be a big challenge for everyone in the paddock. I think this team has been excelling lately on whenever there&#8217;s a big challenge like that or new challenge. So, I&#8217;m excited.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60100\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60100\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/onlybulls-grand-prix-of-portland-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162622.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Joe Skibinski&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786301363&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2026 Joe Skibinski\\rIG: @skibbyy&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Alessandro de Tullio &amp;#8211; Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; INDY NXT Presented by Firestone &amp;#8211; Photo by Joe Skibinski&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162622.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60100\" class=\"size-large wp-image-60100\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162622.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162622.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162622.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162622.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162622.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162622.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Joe-Skibinski_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162622.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alessandro de Tullio &#8211; Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; INDY NXT Presented by Firestone &#8211; Photo by Joe Skibinski<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alessandro de Tullio led all 35 laps from pole position<\/strong> to win Sunday\u2019s INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Portland in the No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing entry. It was the rookie\u2019s second victory of the season, as he also won in late March from pole at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/link.indycar.com\/NTEwLUxURS02ODAAAAGjhwrclR2XXRwJtwUzMco7NS413vrEvscuUnLWtfn7FM0fbnriaIojgDXyy4Fgt6nNBKzKWEo=\">Race Results<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60101\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"60101\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/palou-poised-for-another-indycar-title-after-strategic-victory-in-portland\/2026-grand-prix-of-portland-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162694.jpg?fit=1080%2C720\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Travis Hinkle&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Portland, OR- Grand Prix of Portland in Portland OR  (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1786300583&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2026 Travis Hinkle\\rIG: @TravisHinklePhotos&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;2026 Grand Prix of Portland&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2026 Grand Prix of Portland\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Alessandro de Tullio &amp;#8211; Grand Prix of Portland &amp;#8211; INDY NXT Presented by Firestone &amp;#8211; (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162694.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60101\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-60101\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162694.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162694.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162694.jpg?resize=640%2C427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162694.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162694.jpg?resize=284%2C190 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162694.jpg?resize=99%2C66 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alessandro-de-Tullio-Grand-Prix-of-Portland-INDY-NXT-Presented-by-Firestone-By_-Travis-Hinkle_Ref-Image-Without-Watermark_m162694.jpg?w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alessandro de Tullio &#8211; Grand Prix of Portland &#8211; INDY NXT Presented by Firestone &#8211; (Photo by Travis Hinkle | IMS Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The victory provided much-needed relief for the INDYCAR developmental series rookie, who has shown tremendous pace in qualifying with eight poles this season _ one shy of the series record _ but only the BMP win to show for it before Sunday. De Tullio also crossed the finish line first from pole in June at Road America, but he and teammate Nicholas Monteiro of Brazil were disqualified after post-race technical inspection discovered a sporting infraction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt wasn\u2019t easy,\u201d said de Tullio, a 20-year-old resident of Miami. \u201cI had to take care of the tires. There was quite a bit of (wear) toward the end. Good race. The car was great. I can\u2019t thank the full team enough.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSuper-happy to get this one, and hopefully it sticks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>De Tullio took the checkered flag 2.1885-seconds ahead of series veteran Lochie Hughes of Australia in the No. 26 Andretti Global car. Hughes\u2019 teammate, Max Taylor, completed the podium in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen entry.<\/p>\n<p>Rookie Tymek Kucharczyk of Poland finished fourth in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports car, while Jacob Abel completed the top-five in the No. 48 Abel Motorsports entry in his first series start since 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The race for the championship and NTT IndyCar Series career enhancement package awarded to the title winner tightened with three races remaining. Enzo Fittipaldi took over the series lead by one point via his seventh-place finish in the No. 67 HMD Motorsports car, taking the top spot from Nikita Johnson, who entered this event with a one-point margin over Fittipaldi.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson finished eighth in the No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR machine. Meanwhile, Kucharczyk drew closer to the top two with his 11th top-five finish in 14 starts this season. Kucharczyk remained third, just 18 points behind leader Fittipaldi and 17 behind Johnson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTough weekend,\u201d said Fittipaldi, a 25-year-old resident of Miami who started 12th. \u201cI don\u2019t understand why we struggled so much this weekend. We have an idea, but it\u2019s strange. We were looking forward to this race weekend; I thought we were going to be really strong. For some reason, we were struggling a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>De Tullio left no doubt about his speed at the start, as he got a jump at the green flag and built a small gap entering the notorious chicane in Turns 1 and 2 of the 1.964-mile\/12-turn natural terrain road- course. He parried a strong move by Hughes in the chicane complex and started to pull away.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was tough because we have to start early here as a rule, so they (rivals) get a good draft,\u201d de Tullio said. \u201cLochie, obviously, is a driver with a lot of experience and he knows how to race. So, it was difficult to hold him off there in Turn 1. We just had to go elbows out, and we kept it clean _ that was most important.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The only other drama occurred when rookie Carson Etter spawned the lone caution period, on Lap 3. Etter spun exiting Turn 12 and nosed into the pit wall in the No. 11 Chip Ganassi Racing entry.<\/p>\n<p>De Tullio rocketed from the field again on the restart on Lap 5 and never trailed. His gap to Hughes grew to nearly three seconds with 10 laps to go, as de Tullio was able to easily lap the No. 15 Cusick Morgan Motorsports machine of rookie Nicholas Stati of Australia, a task that was harder for his closest pursuers Hughes, Taylor and Kucharczyk.<\/p>\n<p>Once that chasing trio cleared Stati, they set sail for de Tullio and sliced nearly a second from his lead. But there weren\u2019t enough laps to trim that gap any further.<\/p>\n<p>Next INDY NXT by Firestone race is Sunday, Aug. 30, at The Milwaukee Mile _ the final oval race of the season. The 2026 season will conclude with a double-header Sept. 5-6 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NTT IndyCar Series Point Standings _<\/strong> 1, Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing, 510; 2, Kyle Kirkwood, Andretti Global, 400; 3, David Malukas, Team Penske, 392; 4, Christian Lundgaard, Arrow McLaren, 375; 5, Pato O\u2019Ward, Arrow McLaren, 355; 6, Felix Rosenqvist, Meyer Shank Racing, 338; 7, Josef Newgarden, Team Penske, 335; 8, Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske, 321; 9, Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global, 278; 10, Rinus VeeKay, Juncos Hollinger Racing, 269;<\/p>\n<p>11, Will Power, Andretti Global, 256; 12, Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing, 252; 13, Graham Rahal, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, 236; 14, Kyffin Simpson, Chip Ganassi Racing, 236; 15, Marcus Armstrong, Meyer Shank Racing, 230; 16, Alexander Rossi, Ed Carpenter Racing, 208; 17, Santino Ferrucci, A.J. Foyt Racing, 205; 18, Louis Foster, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, 188; 19, Nolan Siegel, Arrow McLaren, 176; 20, Dennis Hauger, Dale Coyne Racing, 174;<\/p>\n<p>21, Romain Grosjean, Dale Coyne Racing, 168; 22, Christian Rasmussen, Ed Carpenter Racing, 157; 23, Caio Collet, A.J. Foyt Racing, 147; 24, Mick Schumacher, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, 146; 25, Sting Ray Robb, Juncos Hollinger Racing, 131; 26, Derek Daly, Dryer &amp; Reinbold Racing, 24; 27, Takuma Sato, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, 20; 28, Jack Harvey, Dreyer &amp; Reinbold Racing, 8; 29, Jacob Abel, Abel Motorsports, 6; 30, Helio Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian, 5;<\/p>\n<p>31, Ed Carpenter, Ed Carpenter Racing, 5; 32, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Arrow McLaren, 5; 33, Katherine Legge, HMD Motorsports with A.J. Foyt Racing, 5.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOX SPORTS\u2019 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES BROADCAST SCHEDULE\/(RACE WINNER)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Note _ All times Eastern<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sunday, March 1 _ Streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., (Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, March 7 _ Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Ariz., (Josef Newgarden, Team Penske)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, March 15 _ Streets of Arlington, Texas, (Kyle Kirkwood, Andretti Global)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, March 29 _ Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Ala., (Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, April 19 _ Streets of Long Beach, Calif., (Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, May 9 _ Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road-Course, (Christian Lundgaard, Arrow McLaren)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, May 24 _ 110<sup>th<\/sup> Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Oval, (Felix Rosenqvist, Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, May 31 _ Streets of Downtown Detroit, (Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, June 7 _ World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, Ill., (Josef Newgarden, Team Penske)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, June 21 _ Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis., 2 p.m., (Christian Lundgaard, Arrow McLaren)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, July 5 _ Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, (Pato O\u2019Ward, Arrow McLaren)<\/p>\n<p>Monday, July 20 _ Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn., (Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Aug. 9 _ Portland (Ore.) International Raceway, (Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Aug. 16 _ Streets of Markham, Canada, Noon<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Aug. 23 _ Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., TBA<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Aug. 29 _ The Milwaukee Mile Race 1, West Allis, Wis., 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Aug. 30 _ The Milwaukee Mile Race 2, West Allis, Wis., 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Sept. 6 _ WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, Calif., 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note _ Dates and times subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 INDYCAR NXT BY FIRESTONE SCHEDULE\/(RACE-WINNER)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sunday, March 1 _ Streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., (Nikita Johnson, Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, March 15 _ Streets of Arlington, Texas, (Max Taylor, Andretti Global)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, March 28 _ Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Ala., (Nikita Johnson, Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, March 29 _ Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Ala., (Alessandro de Tullio, A.J. Foyt Racing)<\/p>\n<p>Friday, May 8 _ Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road-Course Race 1, (Enzo Fittipaldi, HMD Motorsports)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, May 9 _ Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road-Course Race 2, (Tymek Kucharczyk, HMD Motorsports)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, May 31 _ Streets of Downtown Detroit, (Enzo Fittipaldi, HMD Motorsports)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, June 7 _ World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, Ill., (Myles Rowe, Abel Motorsports)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, June 20 _ Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis., Race 1, (Lochie Hughes, Andretti Global)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, June 21 _ Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis., Race 2, (Matteo Nannini, Cape Motorsports powered by ECR)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, July 4 _ Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, Race 1, (Enzo Fittipaldi, HMD Motorsports)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, July 5 _ Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, Race 2, (Enzo Fittipaldi, HMD Motorsports)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, July 19 _ Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn., (Matteo Nannini, Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Aug. 9 _ Portland (Ore.) International Raceway, (Alessandro de Tullio, A.J. Foyt Racing)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Aug. 30 _ The Milwaukee Mile, West Allis, Wis.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Sept. 5 _ Weather Tech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, Calif., Race 1<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Sept. 6 _ Weather Tech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, Calif., Race 2<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Alex Palou\u2019s relentless rewrite of the INDYCAR record book added another entry Sunday, when the Spaniard combined pure pace and tire management to win the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland in Oregon. 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