Palou Dominates Laguna Seca Again | IndyCar + Indy NXT Predictions for Portland

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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