Newgarden Steals One in Phoenix!

Josef Newgarden stormed through the field following a late-race restart, charging past Kyle Kirkwood and pole-sitter David Malukas to capture a dramatic victory in Phoenix.

This race had everything. Early cautions, bold tire strategies, and late-race chaos. The biggest shock came when defending champion Alex Palou was caught up in an incident with Rinus VeeKay, ending his race prematurely and shaking up the championship picture.

One of the standout performers of the night was Christian Rasmussen. He led the most laps and showcased impressive pace, slicing through the field and making passes at will.

Moment of the Race

With fewer than 50 laps remaining, Rasmussen was chasing leader Will Power when the two made contact exiting Turn 2. Rasmussen was sent into the wall, while Power suffered a cut tire, bringing out a caution. The damage proved too severe for both drivers to recover, as they fell out of contention and ultimately finished 14th (Rasmussen) and 18th (Power).

Top 10 Race Results

P1: Josef Newgarden

P2: Kyle Kirkwood

P3: David Malukas

P4: Pato O’Ward

P5: Marcus Armstrong

P6: Alexander Rossi

P7: Scott Dixon

P8: Scott McLaughlin

P9: Graham Rahal

P10: Kyffin Simpson

With the win, Newgarden takes over the championship lead, while Palou drops to fifth in the standings.

The NTT IndyCar Series returns March 15 at 12:30 PM EST on FOX.