Christian Lundgaard wins XPEL Grand Prix, IndyCar ratings surge
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Christian Lundgaard claimed victory at the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America on June 25, overcoming early challenges. His performance contributed to an average television audience of 1,803,000 viewers for the IndyCar Series on FOX. The event's success is attributed to lead-in coverage from the World Cup, amplifying IndyCar's visibility. Upcoming races will be critical as the series continues to build on this momentum.
- •Lundgaard turned early challenges into a first-place finish.
- •The race took place at Road America on June 25.
- •The IndyCar Series averaged 1,803,000 viewers on FOX.
- •World Cup coverage helped boost IndyCar's ratings.
- •Upcoming races will follow the heightened interest.
- 9:34 AMRacer — World Cup lead-in helps make IndyCar at Road America a big ratings hit
"The XPEL Grand Prix at Road America was one to remember as Christian Lundgaard turned first-lap adversity into first-place celebrations and the epic performance by the Arrow McLaren driver also delivered big for the IndyCar Series and FOX with an average audience of 1,803,000 viewers.
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