Alex Palou made history in 2025, winning his third consecutive INDYCAR title and the fourth in his career. Included in his eight wins and 11 total podiums was a trip to Winner’s Circle at the Indy 500.
And 11 races into the season — and with six poles and four wins — he’s the heavy favorite to defend his championship.
Let’s take a look at where each driver sits on the board to win it all in INDYCAR at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 7, with insight from Bob Pockrass.
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INDYCAR Series Drivers Championship 2026
Alex Palou: 1/7 (bet $10 to win $11.43 total)
David Malukas: 8/1 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Christian Lundgaard: 8/1 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Kyle Kirkwood: 8/1 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Pato O’Ward: 18/1 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Josef Newgarden: 30/1 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Scott McLaughlin: 50/1 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Felix Rosenqvist: 80/1 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Scott Dixon: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Marcus Armstrong: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Will Power: 200/1 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Rinus Veekay: 200/1 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Marcus Ericsson: 200/1 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Graham Rahal: 300/1 (bet $10 to win $3,010 total)
Christian Rasmussen: 1000/1 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)
Alexander Rossi: 1000/1 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)
Santino Ferrucci: 1000/1 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)
Kyffin Simpson: 1000/1 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)
Here’s insight from FOX Sports motorsports insider Bob Pockrass
(odds as of Feb. 23):
Pato O’Ward
11/2 to win the INDYCAR Championship
If anyone is going to knock off Palou, O’Ward would probably be the driver, after coming second to him last year. And Arrow McLaren should be able to build on its improved performance, including the move to a new shop in the offseason.
Will Power
20/1 to win the INDYCAR Championship
Will Power has a shot at the title with his move to Andretti. And while an unleashed Power will be motivated to show that Team Penske made a mistake, he still finished eighth last year in the standings. Backing him to go to winning from eighth is a pretty big jump. If you like Power’s chances and these longer odds, I’d sprinkle a tiny bit on him to win it all.
Mick Schumacher
130/1 to win the INDYCAR Championship
Don’t waste your money. Schumacher has never started an INDYCAR race and has never competed on an oval. His Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing teammate, Graham Rahal, has a better shot because of his experience. Schumacher should be fun and intriguing to watch but there should be no expectation he will challenge for a title.
