Palou Favored at Mid-Ohio Despite Starting Eighth

INDYCAR returns to action at Mid-Ohio on July 5, 2026, with Alex Palou leading the odds at 37/20 despite starting eighth. The reigning champion has six poles, four wins, and seven top-five finishes this season. Christian Lundgaard, who won the most recent race at Road America, starts from the pole position and is second in the odds at 23/10. catcross.org

Lundgaard comes into this weekend as the most recent winner after securing the checkered flag at Road America two weeks ago. Palou finished second at last year's Mid-Ohio race behind Scott Dixon, as the field prepares for the first INDYCAR event since June 21.