At Phoenix, a rare reset for IndyCar’s field as Alex Palou stays the target

The IndyCar season started exactly how it ended, with Alex Palou on top of the standings, and the rest of the field scratching their heads on how to catch the four-time series champion. The back-to-back races to start the season is an anomaly for IndyCar, which typically has a large gap between St. Pete and its second event of each year.

By JENNA FRYER