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17Championship rounds
13Rounds completed
510Leader points
Drivers’ Championship
Alex Palou leads after 13 starts, with six wins and six poles. Standings checked August 10, 2026.
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Palou | Chip Ganassi Racing | 510 | 6 |
| 2 | Kyle Kirkwood | Andretti Global | 400 | 1 |
| 3 | David Malukas | Team Penske | 392 | 0 |
| 4 | Christian Lundgaard | Arrow McLaren | 375 | 2 |
| 5 | Pato O’Ward | Arrow McLaren | 355 | 1 |
| 6 | Felix Rosenqvist | Meyer Shank Racing | 338 | 1 |
| 7 | Josef Newgarden | Team Penske | 335 | 2 |
| 8 | Scott McLaughlin | Team Penske | 321 | 0 |
| 9 | Marcus Ericsson | Andretti Global | 278 | 0 |
| 10 | Rinus VeeKay | Juncos Hollinger Racing | 269 | 0 |
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IndyCar storiesSource: official INDYCAR championship standings. Updated August 10, 2026.