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Alex Palou secures fourth consecutive IndyCar championship title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:50 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Alex Palou secures fourth consecutive IndyCar championship title

Summary

Alex Palou claimed his fifth career IndyCar championship after racing at the Milwaukee Mile on August 30, 2026. This victory marks the 29-year-old’s fourth consecutive series title, moving him closer to the record totals held by A.J. Foyt and Scott Dixon. During the current season, Palou secured the pole position for the Indianapolis 500, becoming the first reigning race winner to achieve the feat since 2010. While he did not repeat as Indianapolis 500 champion this year, his continued performance across the series has established him as a dominant figure in American open-wheel racing. Palou remains committed to Chip Ganassi Racing and the IndyCar Series, rejecting opportunities to move to Formula 1.

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By the Numbers

•Alex Palou earned his fifth IndyCar championship on August 30, 2026.
•This title represents the fourth consecutive championship for the 29-year-old driver.
•Palou currently trails A.J. Foyt and Scott Dixon in all-time series championships.
•He secured the pole position for the Indianapolis 500 earlier this year.

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5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Is Alex Palou Already the Greatest IndyCar Driver Ever?

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At some point, we have to stop calling Alex Palou the next great IndyCar driver and start asking a much bigger question: Is he already on his way to being the greatest ever? Palou just captured his fifth IndyCar championship , his fourth consecutive title, putting him firmly among the sport’s all-time elite. Only A.J.…
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