Alex Palou, the 2025 IndyCar champion, responded to Jon Rahm’s unique celebration after securing the LIV Golf Indy season title. Rahm marked his victory by pouring a milk bottle over his head, an homage to the traditional Indy 500 winner’s celebration. Palou’s focus remains firmly on his own achievements in the <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/motorsports/indycar/indycar–series/”>IndyCar Series and his quest for further success this season.
Jon Rahm’s Indy-Style Victory Celebration Draws Attention from Palou
On August 18, Palou reshared a video posted by LIV Golf that showed Jon Rahm celebrating his season-long individual championship at LIV Golf Indy. Rahm clinched the title by outscoring Joaquin Niemann by 2.48 points, and he marked the occasion with a classic IndyCar tradition of pouring milk over his head. Four-time IndyCar champion Palou acknowledged the gesture, highlighting the connection between the two sports through this symbolic celebration.
Alex Palou’s Remarkable 2025 IndyCar Campaign
Palou has delivered an outstanding performance in the 2025 IndyCar season, securing the championship at Portland while still having two races remaining. He achieved eight victories out of fifteen races so far, positioning himself just two wins shy of tying the all-time record for most wins in a single season, currently held by legends A.J. Foyt and Al Unser Sr. His dominance sets a high benchmark of success and cements his status as one of the sport’s elite drivers.
Palou’s Commitment to IndyCar Over Formula One Speculations
Despite ongoing rumors linking Palou to the new Cadillac F1 team, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver has clearly expressed his intent to continue in the IndyCar series. In a conversation with Fox Sports, Palou dismissed the idea of leaving IndyCar, even briefly, stressing his desire to focus on winning another Indianapolis 500 title.
“I don’t want to leave now. Even if they say, ‘No, don’t worry, you can come back in one or two years, what if suddenly everyone is here and I’m never able to catch back up to them? And it wasn’t in my mind last year, and it’s not in my mind this year. It’s getting less and less and less every day, and with this, it’s like, ‘No, I want to get another (Indy 500 victory),’” Palou said (via Fox Sports).
Contrasting Lifestyle Differences Between IndyCar and F1
Palou highlighted the distinct cultural and lifestyle differences between IndyCar and Formula One. He noted that in IndyCar, drivers often celebrate their success by spending time with their families, mechanics, and team members, fostering a close-knit environment. In contrast, Palou pointed out that F1 lacks these personal moments, which influences his preference to remain in the series he enjoys.
“I don’t see people celebrating with their wives and their kids as much as we do. I don’t see them hanging in the bus lot or having dinner with their mechanics. I only enjoy driving and having fun and being with my people, so I think (F1) is the total opposite,” he added.
Palou’s Ongoing Pursuit for IndyCar Excellence
Having earned his third consecutive IndyCar Series championship, Alex Palou leads the current drivers‘ standings with 626 points. His sustained success underlines his prominence in the sport and sets expectations for his continued dominance. With several races left in the season, Palou aims to extend his remarkable winning streak and chase further historic milestones within IndyCar racing.