2026 INDYCAR Title Odds: Alex Palou Clear Favorite to Defend Championship

Alex Palou made history in 2025, winning his third consecutive INDYCAR title and his fourth in his career. Included in his eight wins and 11 total podiums was a trip to Winner's Circle at the Indy 500.

But a new season of racing is on the horizon, and technically, the crown could be anyone's to take. 

The odds, however, tell a different story. Based on the lines, reigning champion Palou is the clear favorite to drive away with the entire thing again.

Let's take a look at where each driver sits on the board to win the INDYCAR championship at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Feb. 23, with insight from Bob Pockrass.

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INDYCAR Series Drivers Championship 2026

Alex Palou: 4/7 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
Pato O'Ward: 11/2 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Kyle Kirkwood: 7/1 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Scott McLaughlin: 8/1 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Josef Newgarden: 8/1 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Scott Dixon: 16/1 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
David Malukas: 18/1 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Christian Lundgaard: 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Will Power: 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Alexander Rossi: 70/1 (bet $10 to win $710 total)
Felix Rosenqvist: 80/1 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Christian Rasmussen: 10/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)

Marcus Ericsson: 10/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Marcus Armstrong: 10/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Santino Ferrucci: 120/1 (bet $10 to win $1,210 total)
Mick Schumacher: 130/1 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)
Caio Collet: 200/1 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Romain Grosjean: 200/1 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Rinus Veekay: 200/1