Christian Lundgaard claims second IndyCar victory at Road America
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Christian Lundgaard secured victory at the XPEL Grand Prix in Road America on June 21, overcoming early damage to his car. Starting in 12th position, Lundgaard faced difficulties after sustaining a left front wing issue on the first lap. However, the race turned in his favor when leader Marcus Armstrong encountered mechanical issues later. A final caution set up a one-lap shootout, where Lundgaard held off challenges to take the checkered flag. This win marks Lundgaard's second of the IndyCar season and the third of his career.
- •Lundgaard won his second IndyCar race of the season.
- •Victory came after starting 12th and recovering from early car damage.
- •The race featured a one-lap shootout due to a late caution.
- •David Malukas finished second, with Will Power taking third.
- •IndyCar's next race is at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on July 5.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Lundgaard pulls off improbable IndyCar win at Road America
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Lundgaard wins IndyCar thriller at Road America
- 8:35 PMMotorsport.com — Christian Lundgaard wins IndyCar thriller at Road America
- 8:30 PMRacer — Lundgaard shakes off adversity to win at Road America
"Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard overcame a broken front wing on the opening lap to win a chaotic XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. The Dane, who started 13th, converted the setback and was running second with four laps to go when leader Marcus Armstrong suffered a mechanical issue, which then led to Lundgaard holding off David Malukas in a final lap shootout to win at the 4.014-mile ...Keep reading
"Damage your front wing and puncture a tire in Turn 1 on the first lap of the XPEL Grand Prix and win the 55-lap IndyCar Series race at Road America.That was the wild reality Christian Lundgaard created on Sunday as he charged from last at the end of the opening...
"Christian Lundgaard overcame early damage to secure an improbable victory at the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America, his second of the IndyCar season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:53 PMChristian Lundgaard pulls off improbable IndyCar win at Road America
Christian Lundgaard overcame early damage to secure an improbable victory at the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America, his second of the IndyCar season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:35 PMChristian Lundgaard wins IndyCar thriller at Road America
The Arrow McLaren driver recovered from first-lap damage before Marcus Armstrong lost the lead late
- Motorsport.comJun 21, 2026, 8:35 PMChristian Lundgaard wins IndyCar thriller at Road America
Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard overcame a broken front wing on the opening lap to win a chaotic XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. The Dane, who started 13th, converted the setback and was running second with four laps to go when leader Marcus Armstrong suffered a mechanical issue, which then led to Lundgaard holding off David Malukas in a final lap shootout to win at the 4.014-mile ...Keep reading
- RacerJun 21, 2026, 8:30 PMLundgaard shakes off adversity to win at Road America
Damage your front wing and puncture a tire in Turn 1 on the first lap of the XPEL Grand Prix and win the 55-lap IndyCar Series race at Road America.That was the wild reality Christian Lundgaard created on Sunday as he charged from last at the end of the opening...
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