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Alex Palou wins the Grand Prix of Long Beach

sportsApr 19, 20261341

Alex Palou won the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 19, 2026, recording his first victory at Long Beach and the 22nd win of his IndyCar career. Palou took the checkered flag after 1:49:09.5058 of racing, with an average speed of 97.356 mph, in a race that featured four lead changes among four drivers and one caution for four laps. Felix Rosenqvist led the most laps with 51, and Josef Newgarden posted the fastest lap at 1:08.8328 on Lap 18. The victory increases Palou’s career IndyCar win total to 22 as the NTT IndyCar Series heads to its next round.

Key Highlights

Alex Palou earned his first Long Beach victory and 22nd IndyCar win.
Felix Rosenqvist led the most laps, totaling 51.
Josef Newgarden set the fastest lap at 1:08.8328 on Lap 18.
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