Three races into the 2026 IndyCar season, and there have been three totally different factors leaders: Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, and now Kyle Kirkwood — all three winners early within the new 12 months.
Kirkwood handed Palou with 15 laps to go within the Grand Prix of Arlington and by no means appeared again, incomes his sixth profession win. He now leads the four-time and defending IndyCar champion by 26 factors within the standings, placing Andretti on prime.
Newgarden, who entered this race with the lead, has fallen to 3rd within the standings, 33 factors again. He’s tied with Pato O’Ward, who opened the 12 months with a trio of prime 5 finishes.
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2026 IndyCar factors after Arlington (Race 3 of 18)
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