Alex Palou's Rare Miscue Gifts Scott Dixon Win At Mid-Ohio: 'A Stupid Mistake'

Alex Palou was on track for a dominant seventh win this INDYCAR season—until a sudden blunder with just five laps left at Mid-Ohio. His unforced error, which he later called "a stupid mistake," handed veteran Scott Dixon an unexpected victory. Palou's off-track moment turned what looked like a surefire win into a dramatic twist, proving even the best can falter under pressure.