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Alex Palou - What Winning the Indy 500 REALLY Feels Like | S03EP12


Season 3 Episode 12


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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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