Palou, who usually pits later to gain fresh tires, chose an early stop before the caution that dropped leaders from the top five. The strategy allowed him to maintain the lead and win his fourth race of the season, including his third on a street circuit. newsindata.com
After the race, Palou praised his team's improved performance on street courses, noting a strong finish at three such venues this year. The win also highlighted tensions at the track, including a collision between Scott McLaughlin and Will Power that forced Power out of the race.
