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Alex Palou - What Winning the Indy 500 REALLY Feels Like | S03EP12
Track Limits
13 minutes
2 months ago
Alex Palou - What Winning the Indy 500 REALLY Feels Like | S03EP12
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We’re joined by Alex Palou, FOUR-time IndyCar Champion and the 2025 Indy 500 winner, for an unfiltered conversation about life at the top of motorsport. Alex reflects on finally conquering the Indy 500, how fatherhood changed his outlook, and why his daughter might just design his next helmet.
From the culture shocks of moving to Indiana, to starting his own coffee shop, to imagining a dream dinner with Senna and an ancient Pharaoh—this episode is packed with laughs, stories, and insights into one of racing’s most grounded champions.
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⏱️ Episode Highlights
00:00 – Intro & Indy 500 media whirlwind
00:35 – Celebrating with family & fans
01:02 – Indy 500 as the missing piece of his career
02:24 – Motivation after three titles & the big win
02:53 – Fatherhood & racing: how life has changed
03:23 – If his daughter designed his helmet…
04:51 – Balancing training, family & racing
05:20 – Moving from Europe to Indiana culture shock
07:26 – Why Alex started his own coffee shop
08:25 – Matcha lattes & barista struggles
09:50 – Dream dinner guests: Senna & an Egyptian Pharaoh
11:18 – Schumacher as an idol & lessons from winning
12:41 – Staying grounded & what’s next
🔥 Must-Watch Moments
-Alex reveals how his daughter celebrates his race wins 🍼🏎️
-The hilarious “minion pool helmet” idea 🤯
-Why coffee is his true obsession ☕
-What winning the Indy 500 really feels like vs. what people think
-His dream dinner with Senna and an ancient Pharaoh 👑
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Track Limits
The Track Limits podcast will provide behind-the-scenes content of drivers, engineers, staff and everything in between. With a diverse team, we will showcase a unique experience for any new and long-time fans of formula racing.
