Alex Palou takes fourth win of the season at Detroit Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Alex Palou claimed his fourth victory of the season at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on May 31, 2026. Starting from pole position, Palou maintained his lead through multiple late restarts, finishing 3.0584 seconds ahead of Kyle Kirkwood. Graham Rahal secured third place, completing a Honda sweep at the event. The race featured dramatic moments, including caution periods and competitive exchanges for positions, but Palou's consistency led him back to the front after falling as low as fourth during the contest. This win marks Palou's 23rd career victory in IndyCar, tying him with Tommy Milton for 20th all-time.
- •Palou led after multiple late restarts and held off challengers.
- •Kirkwood finished second, and Graham Rahal took third.
- •Will Power briefly led the race before falling behind.
- •The race featured dramatic incidents and competitive positioning early on.
- •Palou's victory ties him with Tommy Milton for 20th on the all-time win list.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit mayhem cannot stop Alex Palou’s IndyCar run
"Palou claimed his fourth win of the season as several rivals hit trouble in the closing laps
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