Palou holds 97-point lead over Kirkwood after Milwaukee finish
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Palou finished fifth at the Milwaukee race, maintaining a significant lead in the IndyCar Series standings. While the result did not mathematically clinch the championship, Palou extended his advantage over nearest competitor Kyle Kirkwood to 97 points. Kirkwood crossed the finish line in sixth place during the event. The point gap remains nearly insurmountable as the season progresses toward its conclusion. Palou continues to lead the series as he seeks his fifth title.
- •Palou finished in fifth place at the Milwaukee race.
- •Kyle Kirkwood completed the race in sixth position.
- •Palou holds a 97-point lead in the series standings.
- •The fifth-place finish did not officially secure the title for Palou.
- 7:41 PMRacer — Fifth place at Milwaukee has Palou on the cusp of a fifth title
"While it wasn’t enough to clinch his fifth IndyCar Series championship, he did extend the lead to a nearly insurmountable 97 points over Kyle Kirkwood, who finished sixth.
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