India, Aug. 31 -- Alex Palou has secured his fifth NTT IndyCar Series championship, becoming the latest driver to reach the milestone after a strong double-header weekend at Milwaukee. The Spaniard finished inside the top 10 in both races, with a fifth-place result in the Snap-On 250 helping him extend his advantage to 100 points with only one race remaining. That lead is now mathematically unassailable, confirming Palou as the 2026 champion.

The title moves the Chip Ganassi Racing driver to third on IndyCar's all-time championship list. Palou celebrated the achievement with donuts on Milwaukee's front straight, while Honda also marked a significant milestone by claiming its 22nd drivers' championship, exactly 30 years after securing its...