Alex Palou crashes out during Markham qualifying for IndyCar event
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Alex Palou crashed during the second segment of qualifying for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on August 15. The reigning IndyCar Series champion and current standings leader made a rare mistake on the temporary street circuit, which spans 2.19 miles and features 12 turns. The incident raises concerns heading into the race. Further details on the impact of the crash on his performance are pending.
- •Palou experienced a rare qualifying mistake.
- •The crash occurred during the second segment of qualifying.
- •The event is held at a newly constructed street circuit in Markham.
- •Palou is a four-time IndyCar Series champion.
- 1:13 AMMotorsport.com — Alex Palou crashes in Markham qualifying after rare IndyCar mistake
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Palou crashes in Markham qualifying after rare IndyCar mistake
"Reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou experienced a rare qualifying mistake and crashed out during qualifying for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on Saturday. The 29-year-old Spaniard, who leads the 2026 IndyCar standings, was caught out during the second segment of qualifying around the newly constructed 12-turn, 2.19-mile temporary street circuit. With ...Keep reading
"The championship leader took responsibility for the Turn 10 error but says his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda has the pace to recover from 11th on the grid
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 16, 2026, 1:13 AMAlex Palou crashes in Markham qualifying after rare IndyCar mistake
Reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou experienced a rare qualifying mistake and crashed out during qualifying for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on Saturday. The 29-year-old Spaniard, who leads the 2026 IndyCar standings, was caught out during the second segment of qualifying around the newly constructed 12-turn, 2.19-mile temporary street circuit. With ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:13 AMAlex Palou crashes in Markham qualifying after rare IndyCar mistake
The championship leader took responsibility for the Turn 10 error but says his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda has the pace to recover from 11th on the grid
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