How to watch the 2025 Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio: Who's the biggest threat to Álex Palou?
Álex Palou enters with 386 points and six wins this season, and a proven touch at Mid‑Ohio, where he won in 2023. He's the clear favorite, though this circuit has been historically fickle with frontrunners, with eight different winners in the last eight years — all of whom return this weekend.
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Venue: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course — Lexington, Ohio
Dates: July 4-6
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Kyle Kirkwood, who sits second in the standings with 293 points, will debut a special Honda-inspired livery as he looks to gain ground. Pato O'Ward, last year's winner at Mid-Ohio, sits third at 275. Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon (a six-time winner here) also remain serious threats on the 13-turn, 2.26-mile course. Honda engines have powered all nine winners this season, and Mid‑Ohio has been relatively kind to their camp.
With just over half the season complete, this race could tip the balance. If Palou wins again, his lead could swell to near-insurmountable levels — less a battle, more a coronation march.
BetMGM lists Palou as the outright favorite, with O'Ward and Kirkwood trailing, but Sunday could jolt the standings just as easily as confirm them. Everything points to another high-stakes showdown.
Clear your Sunday morning schedule. This one's appointment viewing.
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(Photo of Pato O'Ward: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / Getty Images)
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