Kyle Kirkwood Wins Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix With Damaged Car

Kyle Kirkwood secured his second victory of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, overcoming damage to his car's front wing sustained during the race. Despite a third-place qualifying finish, Kirkwood's strategic driving and strong restarts allowed him to lead and ultimately win by a margin of over three seconds. His Andretti Global teammate Colton Herta, who started on pole but faced challenges converting it to a win, finished third, while Santino Ferrucci impressively climbed from 22nd to second place, marking Chevrolet's return to the podium at their home race. The race was marked by tire degradation issues, strategic pit stops, and several cautions, including a late red flag following a suspension failure and collision involving Louis Foster and Felix Rosenqvist. Reigning Indy 500 winner Alex Palou crashed late in the race, ending his podium streak and finishing 25th, although he maintains a substantial lead in the points standings. The event highlighted Kirkwood's resilience and Andretti Global's strong performance on the bumpy Detroit street circuit, with Kirkwood emphasizing the team's excellent car and race execution despite earlier qualifying setbacks and on-track incidents.