2025 INDYCAR Championship Battle Heats Up: Kirkwood Climbing the Ranks
As the 2025 INDYCAR season races past its halfway mark, the battle for the championship is beginning to take shape.
Alex Palou is the man to beat, sitting confidently at the top after capturing an impressive six victories in the first nine races, including a win at the prestigious 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. His recent triumph at Road America pushed his odds to a commanding 1/20, underscoring his dominance this season.
However, don't count out the surging Kyle Kirkwood. With a victory at Long Beach under his belt, Kirkwood has emerged as a serious contender. Originally starting at 18/1, his odds have sharply moved up to 9/2, reflecting his growing threat to the standings.
Here’s the current odds landscape for the championship, as provided by DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Alex Palou: 1/20
- Kyle Kirkwood: 9/2
- Pato O'Ward: 9/2
- Scott Dixon: 40/1
- Felix Rosenqvist: 50/1
- Christian Lundgaard: 50/1
- Scott McLaughlin: 50/1
- Will Power: 80/1
- Colton Herta: 80/1
- Santino Ferrucci: 100/1
- Others range up to 1,000/1.
With several races still to go, the competition remains intense. Both Palou and Kirkwood have shown exceptional skill, but it’s clear that anything can happen in the fast-paced world of INDYCAR.
