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Instant Recall: The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

History indicates Alex Palou's (photo) quick getaway to the season -- two straight wins -- may be tough for his rivals to catch.

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Insane Rally by Alex Palou Ends with Epic Result at Thermal

Watch Alex Palou’s incredible late-race rally as he charges from third to claim his second straight victory to start the season at The Thermal Club.

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Alex Palou Stays Perfect with Late Chase for Thermal Victory

The three-time champion (photo) has won both NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Race Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Relive the top moments from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix in Thermal, California.

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2025 Preview: Dale Coyne Racing

The 2025 driver lineup for Dale Coyne Racing (photo, from left): Jacob Abel, Rinus VeeKay

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2025 Preview: Team Penske

The 2025 full-time driver lineup for Team Penske (photo, from left): Scott McLaughlin, Josef Newgarden, Will Power

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2025 Preview: Ed Carpenter Racing

The 2025 full-time driver lineup for Ed Carpenter Racing (photo, from left): Christian Rasmussen, Alexander Rossi

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2025 Preview: Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

The 2025 full-time driver lineup for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (photo, from left): Devlin DeFrancesco, Graham Rahal, Louis Foster

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2025 Preview: Arrow McLaren

The 2025 full-time driver lineup for Arrow McLaren (photo, from left): Christian Lundgaard, Pato O'Ward, Nolan Siegel

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2025 Preview: Juncos Hollinger Racing

The 2025 full-time driver lineup for Juncos Hollinger Racing (photo, from left): Sting Ray Robb, Conor Daly

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2025 Preview: Meyer Shank Racing

The 2025 full-time driver lineup for Meyer Shank Racing (photo, from left): Marcus Armstrong, Felix Rosenqvist

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2025 Preview: PREMA Racing

The 2025 driver lineup for PREMA Racing (photo, from left): Robert Shwartzman, Callum Ilott

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2025 Preview: AJ Foyt Racing

The 2025 driver lineup for AJ Foyt Racing (photo, from left): Santino Ferrucci, David Malukas

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2025 Preview: Andretti Global

The 2025 driver lineup for Andretti Global (photo, from left): Kyle Kirkwood, Colton Herta, Marcus Ericsson

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2025 Preview: Chip Ganassi Racing

The 2025 driver lineup for Chip Ganassi Racing (photo, from left): Kyffin Simpson, Alex Palou, Scott Dixon

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

History indicates Alex Palou's (photo) quick getaway to the season -- two straight wins -- may be tough for his rivals to catch.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Will Power Gets Needed Jolt by Charge to Sixth

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at The Thermal Club.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Strong Arrow McLaren Chasing Solutions for Alex Palou Puzzle

Pato O'Ward (photo, with helmet) finished second and Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard third Sunday at The Thermal Club.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Stays Perfect with Late Chase for Thermal Victory

The three-time champion (photo) has won both NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Paces Thermal Warmup; Qualifying Strugglers Find Pace

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) has wound up in the top three in all four on-track sessions this weekend at The Thermal Club.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: PREMA, Robert Shwartzman Work Overtime

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at The Thermal Club.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tire Options Will Keep Drivers', Teams' Minds Racing Sunday at Thermal

Drivers said Saturday that teams could make anywhere from two to four pit stops during the race Sunday depending on tire wear at The Thermal Club.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard Lock Out Thermal Front Row for Arrow McLaren

Pato O'Ward (photo) earned the sixth NTT P1 Award of his career and first since July 2022.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Takes Soft Approach To Lead Thermal Practice

Christian Lundgaard (photo) turned his quickest lap in practice Saturday on Firestone Firehawk alternate compound tires.

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Editorial Staff

Practice Shots: Tire Wear Hot Topic at Desert Track

Christian Rasmussen (photo) was an impressive fifth quickest overall in practice Friday, but he'll keep an eye on tire wear like all 27 drivers in the field.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Championship Mind Games Starting Already

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at The Thermal Club.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dominant Alex Palou Marches to Front in Thermal Practice

Alex Palou (photo) followed his season-opening victory in St. Petersburg by leading practice Friday at The Thermal Club.

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Full Race Replay: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Relive Round 2 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from The Thermal Club in this INDYCAR SERIES Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Insane Rally by Alex Palou Ends with Epic Result at Thermal

Watch Alex Palou’s incredible late-race rally as he charges from third to claim his second straight victory to start the season at The Thermal Club.

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Extended Race Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Catch up on all the action with extended highlights from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Race Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Relive the top moments from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix in Thermal, California.

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Alex Palou: 'Amazing Weekend' Capped with Victory at Thermal

Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing reflects on his back-to-back wins to start the season after taking the victory at The Thermal Club.

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Pato O'Ward: 'We're Gonna Keep Pushing' after Runner-Up Finish at Thermal

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren reflects on his impressive second-place finish at The Thermal Club.

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Christian Lundgaard: 'Got To Find a Way To Stop' Alex Palou

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard shares his thoughts after securing a third-place finish in Sunday’s race at The Thermal Club.

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Alex Palou, Christian Lundgaard Go Wheel-to-Wheel at Thermal

Alex Palou and Christian Lundgaard go wheel-to-wheel in a thrilling battle for second place in the final laps at The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Who took the top spot — a surprise contender or a familiar face? Find out who won the NTT P1 Award for Sunday's inaugural The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Papaya Power! Pato O’Ward Takes First Pole Since 2022 at Thermal

Ride with Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward as the No. 5 driver rockets to his first NTT P1 Award since 2022 at The Thermal Club.

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Qualifying Reactions: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

How did the drivers react after NTT P1 Award qualifying? Get the inside scoop on their thoughts and performances ahead of The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.

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Practice 2 Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Find out who set the fastest lap in the second NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice session ahead of qualifying for The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix in Thermal, California.

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Practice 1 Highlights: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Catch up on all the action from Friday's opening practice at The Thermal Club as NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers push their limits in the desert heat.