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Complete IndyCar championship standings after 2026 Indy GP
TL;DR
Alex Palou leads the IndyCar championship standings by 27 points after finishing fifth at the 2026 Indy GP. Christian Lundgaard's victory moved him to fourth place, while Pato O'Ward dropped to seventh due to a crash.
Key points
- Alex Palou extends championship lead to 27 points
- Christian Lundgaard wins and moves to fourth place
- Pato O'Ward drops to seventh after a crash
Alex PalouKyle KirkwoodPato O'WardChristian Lundgaard
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A fifth-place finish was enough for Alex Palou to extend his championship lead, now 27 points clear of Kyle Kirkwood.
A Lap 1 crash from the outside of the front row proved costly for Pato O'Ward, who fell from fourth to seventh in the standings.
Christian Lundgaard's victory bumped him from fifth up to fourth in the standings, carving 20 points out of his deficit to Palou.
Another notable mover was Marcus Armstrong, who climbed back into the top ten after entering the race 13th in the championship, jumping three positions.
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Q&A
How many points does Alex Palou lead by in the IndyCar standings?
Alex Palou leads the IndyCar championship standings by 27 points.
What position did Christian Lundgaard finish in the 2026 Indy GP?
Christian Lundgaard won the 2026 Indy GP, moving him up to fourth in the standings.
What happened to Pato O'Ward during the 2026 Indy GP?
Pato O'Ward experienced a Lap 1 crash, causing him to drop from fourth to seventh in the standings.
