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Alex Palou’s Heartbreaking Blunder Costs Victory in Mid Ohio IndyCar Thriller

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
July 6, 2025
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Alex Palou’s Heartbreaking Blunder Costs Victory in Mid Ohio IndyCar Thriller

Alex Palou’s Heartbreaking Mistake Cost Him Victory in Mid-Ohio IndyCar Race

In a dramatic turn of events at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Alex Palou’s dream of clinching victory turned into a nightmare as a crucial mistake cost him the top spot. The Spaniard, driving with an OpenAI livery, seemed destined for glory after a stellar performance throughout the race.

Palou started strong by securing pole position and maintaining a dominant lead for the most part of the Honda Indy 200. Despite teammate Scott Dixon’s strategic fuel-saving tactics, Palou emerged as the frontrunner after the final pit stop. With victory in sight, disaster struck.

A minor error on turn 9 saw Palou veer off course, allowing Dixon to seize the lead. Despite a valiant effort to regain his position in the closing laps, Palou was unable to overtake Dixon on the challenging Mid-Ohio track. As the checkered flag waved, Palou fell just short of victory, finishing a mere .4201s behind Dixon.

Expressing his disappointment, Palou took full responsibility for the mistake, admitting, “Nobody to blame but me. Just got a bit wide on entry and lost it completely.” While the second-place finish extended his championship lead, Palou couldn’t shake off the bitter taste of a missed opportunity.

The setback in Mid-Ohio marks a rare blip in Palou’s otherwise dominant championship campaign, where he has consistently finished on the podium. Despite the positive outcome in terms of points, Palou’s anguish over the lost victory was palpable. Reflecting on the race, he lamented, “It sucks. It hurts a lot… it hurts to lose it like that.”

As the IndyCar season heads into its final stretch, Palou’s determination to bounce back stronger from this setback remains unwavering. While the Mid-Ohio race may have slipped from his grasp, the Spaniard’s resilience and skill behind the wheel are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats in the races to come.

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