Kyle Kirkwood Wins 50th Acura Grand Prix, Palou Extends Championship Lead

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global claimed victory at the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, ending Alex Palou's winning streak in the NTT IndyCar Series. Despite finishing second, Palou maintained his lead in the championship standings with 142 points, while Kirkwood is in second with 108 points. Palou expressed satisfaction with his performance and acknowledged Kirkwood's superior setup during the race. Additionally, Palou has ruled out any prospects of joining Cadillac's new Formula 1 team, stating he believes it's too late for him to pursue an F1 career, especially after past legal disputes with McLaren. He emphasized that while he is focused on IndyCar success, he has not been in talks for an F1 seat despite his achievements. Colton Herta, another rising star, is seen as a strong candidate for the Cadillac F1 seat, needing to secure enough points for a Super License by the end of the season.