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Complete IndyCar championship standings after Long Beach 2026
TL;DR
Alex Palou leads the 2026 IndyCar championship standings after his third win, 17 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood. David Malukas is in third place, while rookie Mick Schumacher has moved off the bottom of the standings.
Key points
- Alex Palou leads the 2026 IndyCar championship standings
- Palou has three wins in the first six races
- Kyle Kirkwood is in second place, 17 points behind
- David Malukas is in third place, 63 points out of the lead
- Mick Schumacher has moved off the bottom of the standings
Chip Ganassi RacingAndretti GlobalTeam PenskeAlex Palou
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After his third win in the first six races, Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou has moved ahead of Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood and now leads the 2026 championship by 17 points.
David Malukas has moved up into third, 63 points out of the lead and leading the charge for Team Penske.
With a runner-up finish, Rosenqvist has jumped from 14th to ninth, gaining five positions in the standings. At the other end of spectrum, rookie Mick Schumacher is no longer last after his best run of the year, edging ahead of Sting Ray Robb at the bottom of the standings.
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Q&A
Who is leading the IndyCar championship standings after Long Beach 2026?
Alex Palou is leading the IndyCar championship standings after Long Beach 2026.
How many points is Alex Palou ahead of Kyle Kirkwood in the standings?
Alex Palou is 17 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood in the championship standings.
What position is rookie Mick Schumacher in the IndyCar standings?
Rookie Mick Schumacher is no longer last in the IndyCar standings after moving ahead of Sting Ray Robb.
