There’s a long list of driving greats who have passed through Chip Ganassi Racing over its 35 years in existence.

In an affirmation of his status as one of the best IndyCar drivers of his generation, Alex Palou took the lead from Marcus Ericsson with 14 laps to go and led the rest of the way to win the 109th Indianapolis 500,

Palou has dominated the series since joining Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021, but he had yet to win on an oval — until Sunday afternoon, when he overtook Marcus Ericsson with 14 laps to go and led the rest of the way in the Super Bowl of the series before a sold-out crowd of more than 350,000 and a national-television audience.

INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou has become the first driver from Spain to win the Indianapolis 500 by holding off former Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Marcus Ericsson over the closing laps Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” certainly lived up to its name after Álex Palou took the checkered flag to win the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

SportsLine's Steven Taranto reveals his picks and props for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Pato O'Ward, Alex Palou, Scott Dixon and Robert Schwartzman are favorites

Pato O’Ward (+500 at DraftKings Sportsbook): O’Ward was narrowly edged out by Newgarden in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 and will look to close the deal this time. He has placed second twice in the last four races this season, but did not place in the top 10 in practice. Dixon will start third and is at +250 to finish first or second.

INDYCAR schedule continues with the highly anticipated Indianapolis 500 on Sunday on FOX. Here are the highlights!