Alex Palou continues to cement his legacy at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, leading 84 of 95 laps to win the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey — his third Laguna win in four years and his eighth victory of the 2025 season. Colton Herta finished third and Scott Dixon overcame a 19th-place starting spot to place fifth with a clever alternate strategy.

Next up: the Grand Prix of Portland at Portland International Raceway, where both the IndyCar Series and Indy NXT by Firestone head into a critical weekend as the season winds toward its conclusion.

What’s Inside This Episode:

IndyCar — Laguna Seca Recap

• Palou’s flawless dominance and what it tells us about the championship race
• Who lost ground in the standings — and who gained it

Indy NXT by Firestone — Laguna Insights

• Caio Collet’s win (Race 2 at Laguna) pushes him further into title contention
• How Dennis Hauger and others will respond on the winding roads of Portland

Portland Grand Prix Preview & Predictions

• Drivers to watch in IndyCar: can anyone challenge Palou’s rhythm on a flowing track like Portland?
• Indy NXT storylines: Foster, Collet, Hauger and clinch scenarios as Portland becomes decisive
• Bold predictions: pole winners, podium picks, and which driver could steal the weekend

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