Official race results: IndyCar 2026 Detroit GP
Palou now has 23 career wins in his first 106 IndyCar starts
Kyle Kirkwood, Andretti Global w/ Curb-Agajanian, Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing, Graham Rahal, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Photo by: Penske Entertainment
Alex Palou is a winner again, capturing the checkered flag in the 2026 Detroit GP -- his 23rd career IndyCar win and his fourth of the 2026 season.
Kyle Kirkwood finished three second behind in the runner-up spot, and Graham Rahal finished third. The RLL driver now has three podiums this year, the most he's enjoyed in a single season since 2020.
The Arrow McLaren duo of Pato O'Ward and Christian Lundgaard finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Newly crowned Indy 500 champion Felix Rosenqvist finished sixth in a solid showing.
2026 IndyCar Detroit GP Results
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