2026 IndyCar Season Recap: Palou Reigns Supreme Again

Alex Palou Caps Historic IndyCar Season With Fifth Championship

The 2026 IndyCar season has officially come to an end, and once again, Alex Palou stands on top.

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver captured his fifth IndyCar championship in six seasons, continuing one of the most dominant stretches in modern open-wheel racing. Palou finished the season with six victories, eight poles, 12 top-five finishes and 15 top-10s, putting together another remarkable campaign.