Palou clinches fifth IndyCar title, tying consecutive wins record

Alex Palou secured his fifth IndyCar championship on August 30, 2026, clinching the title with a 10th-place finish in the resumption of a rain-delayed race at The Milwaukee Mile. The 29-year-old Spaniard from Barcelona became the youngest driver in series history to win five championships, adding a record-tying fourth consecutive crown to his resume. Palou entered the weekend with a substantial points lead over rival Kyle Kirkwood. After the first race of the doubleheader was suspended due to rain on Saturday, the event resumed on Sunday evening.