The hiccup in Ericsson’s four-year run is being collected last year in rookie Tom Blomqvist ’s first-corner spin. Ercisson had started 32nd due to his Andretti Global program having a setback with a late-week accident in practice in Turn 4.

Palou, the race's first Spanish winner, is the two-time defending IndyCar champion and has opened this year with victories in five of the first six races.