Palou reels in another win at Road America

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Alex Palou conquered his third win in four races in the NYY IndyCar Series, the Chip Ganassi Racing charger prevailing on Sunday in the picturesque Wisconsin countryside at Road America.

The Spaniard edged Penske's Josef Newgarden by 4.5 seconds at the checkered flag while Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward was third.

In a race that enjoted four different leaders, Colton Herta led 33 of the event's 55 laps, but a final stint in fuel-saving mode undermined the Andretti Autosport driver's efforts.

"It’s been an amazing weekend," Palou said. "I’m super happy. They gave me the pit stop that gave us the win.

"It was an amazing day for the No. 10 American Legion Ganassi car, and we’re going to keep it going."

Palou's seventh career win in IndyCar expanded his lead in the championship to 74 points – more than one race worth of points – over teammate Marcus Ericsson.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.