🇪🇸 Alex Palou

Álex Palou, of Spain, has established himself as one of the leading figures in the IndyCar Series. Coming up through European open-wheel racing before making the move to American competition, he became the first Spanish driver to win a national championship in American open-wheel racing history. His achievements include four IndyCar titles, earned in 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025, cementing his place among the series' most successful competitors of his generation.[1]

Currently driving for Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian, Palou has amassed 119 career starts, 24 wins and 51 podium finishes in the IndyCar Series. His Racer Rating stands at 6,515, placing him 124th among active drivers on a scale where the world's elite sit between roughly 10,000 and 11,500. In the 2026 season, he has started one round with no wins or podiums to date, sitting 116th in the standings as the campaign progresses. Palou remains an active competitor with a substantial championship pedigree and continues to be regarded as a key figure in the sport.[2]