Indy 500 expert predictions: Who does the IndyStar expect to win the 2026 Indy 500?
The IndyStar has released expert predictions for the 2026 Indy 500 race. Nathan Brown, a former IndyCar Insider, has successfully predicted the last two winners. This year, predictions include David Malukas, Alex Palou, and Conor Daly as top contenders.
- ▪Nathan Brown has correctly predicted the last two Indy 500 winners.
- ▪David Malukas is favored to win, having finished second last year.
- ▪Alex Palou is expected to perform well but winning consecutively is challenging.
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