Palou Takes Pole for Milwaukee IndyCar Penultimate Round

Reigning champion Álex Palou secured pole position for Sunday’s Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250, clocking a two-lap average of 162.971 mph around the 1.015-mile oval. The Spaniard edged David Malukas, who posted 162.256 mph, while Pato O’Ward and Scott McLaughlin qualified third and fourth, respectively. The Milwaukee event is the penultimate round of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series. Palou has already clinched the title and eight victories this season, including the Indianapolis 500, but needs wins at Milwaukee and next week’s finale in Nashville to match the single-season record of 10 set by A.J. Foyt (1964) and Al Unser (1970). Teams expect significant tire degradation after roughly 20 laps, raising the prospect of frequent pit-stop strategies and heavy passing. Sunday’s broadcast begins at 1 p.m. Central Time, with the green flag scheduled for 1:20 p.m. Ticket prices range from $50 to $133, and mostly sunny skies with a high near 71 °F are forecast.