Top 5 drivers who could win the 2023 Indy 500

2. Alex Palou

Palou comes into this year’s race as the betting favorite after claiming the fastest pole run in the history of the Indy 500 last weekend, and is the first Spaniard to win the pole position for the race. The 26-year-old is certainly one of the rising stars in the sport, beginning his IndyCar career in 2020, and his time with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021. Since, he has won five races and made the podium 17 times, claiming the NTT IndyCar Series championship in 2021. Palou is also the current leader in the IndyCar Series points standings at 174 this year with one win and five top-10 finishes. The driver of the No. 10 Honda seems destined for an Indy 500 win sooner than later, and 2023 could be the year that the stars align.