In a notable weekend for Spain, Alex Palou achieved victory at the Nashville circuit, surpassing a group of Penske drivers. The race, which took place on Monday afternoon, had an exciting conclusion, with Josef Newgarden finishing second and David Malukas securing a commendable third place after starting last.
Malukas, who had to be briefly hospitalized following an accident during Saturday’s practice, demonstrated great resilience to climb up to the podium. On the other hand, Mick Schumacher recorded the best finish of his career, finishing in eighth place and being the only newcomer to cross the finish line under challenging conditions.
Results of the 2026 Borchetta Bourbon Music City GP
| Position | Driver | Number | Laps | Time | Interval | Mph | Pits | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing) | 10 | 225 | 4 | ||||
| 2 | J. Newgarden (Team Penske) | 2 | 225 | 0.8731 | 4 | |||
| 3 | D. Malukas (Team Penske) | 12 | 225 | 1.2198 | 3 | |||
| 4 | S. McLaughlin (Team Penske) | 3 | 225 | 5.4435 | 4 | |||
| 5 | F. Rosenqvist (Meyer Shank Racing) | 60 | 225 | 6.0746 | 4 | |||
| 6 | M. Ericsson (Andretti Global) | 28 | 225 | 6.9916 | 4 | |||
| 7 | P. O’Ward (Arrow McLaren) | 5 | 225 | 7.9795 | 4 | |||
| 8 | M. Schumacher (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) | 47 | 225 | 8.7447 | 4 | |||
| 9 | K. Simpson (Chip Ganassi Racing) | 8 | 225 | 9.3648 | 5 | |||
| 10 | K. Kirkwood (Andretti Global) | 27 | 225 | 10.1497 | 4 |
The race highlights the competitiveness of IndyCar, especially with the new generation of drivers who continue to leave their mark on the category. The next event will be another exciting date for fans.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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