Alex Palou leads Grand Prix of Portland after 60 laps
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing is currently leading the Grand Prix of Portland, having started from second place. He executed an effective overcut during the initial pit stops, taking command of the race. As of now, he has led 60 of the 110 laps in this event held at the 1.964-mile Portland International Raceway. The race is still ongoing, with Palou holding a comfortable lead of 4.1167 seconds.
- •Palou started second in the Grand Prix of Portland.
- •He has led for 60 of the 110 laps so far.
- •The race takes place at the 1.964-mile Portland International Raceway.
- •Palou's lead is currently 4.1167 seconds.
- 10:44 PMMotorsport.com — Alex Palou dominates in Portland to extend IndyCar championship lead
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Palou dominates in Portland to extend IndyCar championship lead
"Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou once again treated Portland International Raceway like his personal playground with a comfortable victory at the Grand Prix of Portland. After starting second, Palou used his trademark overcut during the opening cycle of green-flag pit stops to jump into the lead and led 60 of 110 laps en route to a 4.1167-second victory on the 12-turn, 1.964-mile natural ...Keep reading
"The reigning champion used an early overcut to beat pole-sitter Felix Rosenqvist by 4.1 seconds and stretch his points advantage to 110
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 9, 2026, 10:44 PMAlex Palou dominates in Portland to extend IndyCar championship lead
Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou once again treated Portland International Raceway like his personal playground with a comfortable victory at the Grand Prix of Portland. After starting second, Palou used his trademark overcut during the opening cycle of green-flag pit stops to jump into the lead and led 60 of 110 laps en route to a 4.1167-second victory on the 12-turn, 1.964-mile natural ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:44 PMAlex Palou dominates in Portland to extend IndyCar championship lead
The reigning champion used an early overcut to beat pole-sitter Felix Rosenqvist by 4.1 seconds and stretch his points advantage to 110
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