“You cannot relax,” says Palou, despite big lead ahead of finale

With a 35-point margin over his only rival now, Pato O’Ward, the Chip Ganassi Racing-Honda driver need only finish 11th on the streets of Long Beach to seal the deal. Even were O’Ward to match Palou’s tally of three wins, and earn all bonus points available, with Palou classified last, the Arrow McLaren SP-Chevrolet driver would only draw level on points. Palou would then clinch the title …Keep reading