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Three races into the 2026 IndyCar season, there have been three different points leaders: Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, and now Kyle Kirkwood — all three winners early in the new year.
Kirkwood overtook Palou with 15 laps remaining in the Grand Prix of Arlington and maintained the lead to secure his sixth career victory. He now leads the four-time and defending IndyCar champion by 26 points in the standings, putting Andretti on top.
Newgarden, who entered the race leading the standings, has dropped to third place, 33 points behind Kirkwood. He is tied with
