Alex Palou has earned back-to-back pole positions at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, showing he is a master of this track. He is also the defending race winner from 2024, when he won comfortably by nearly two seconds over Colton Herta.
In qualifying this year, Palou took pole again with an impressive lap, ahead of his main rival Pato O’Ward, who qualified second. From the front row, Palou controlled most of the race, extending his lead in the championship.
Palou has won three times in the last four years at Laguna Seca and consistently finishes well there. His smooth driving and smart race strategy make him almost unbeatable at this venue. His 2024 win was a strong performance that kept close pressure on Herta and secured a solid gap at the finish.
As the defending winner and top qualifier, Palou looks set to continue dominating Laguna Seca, making him the driver to beat in the upcoming race and the championship fight.