September 10, 2023
Palou finished third in the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Sunday afternoon.
ANALYSISPalou would charge from fifth on the grid into the early lead in the season finale at Laguna Seca. He'd lead a race-high 51 laps, however, a rash of cautions would destroy any normal pit strategy this day. Palou's two-stop gambit would not pay off with a win, but he'd hold off
Will Power to secure a strong third-place finish at Laguna Seca. It was his 10th podium of the season and the crowning race of his 2023 championship. Palou is now a two-time IndyCar champion.