Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

May 2 - 4 |Birmingham, Alabama

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May 04 2025 • Race Weekend

Race Highlights: 2025 Children's Of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Relive all the key moments and top action from the 2025 Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Friday, May 2

3:30 PM ET

FS2

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Practice 1

Highlights

Results

Saturday, May 3

11:30 AM ET

FS1

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Practice 2

Highlights

Results

2:30 PM ET

FS1

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Qualifications

Highlights

Results

Sunday, May 4

10:00 AM ET

FS1

NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Warmup

Highlights

Results

1:00 PM ET

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NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Pre-Race Show

1:30 PM ET

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NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Race

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Track Details

Barber Motorsports Park

90 Laps 207 Miles

Barber Motorsports Park

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Barber Motorsports Park just outside of Birmingham, Alabama is a 2.3-mile permanent road course with 17 flowing turns and features 80 feet of elevation change that challenge drivers and engineers. A 45-foot-wide racing ribbon also makes it imperative for patience while setting up overtaking opportunities.

Event News

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pole Winner Alex Palou Stays on Top in Warmup; Race at 1:30 p.m. ET

Alex Palou (photo) will aim for his first Barber Motorsports Park victory since 2021 in today's race.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Felix Rosenqvist Hits Century Mark Sunday at Barber

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Barber, including a milestone start Sunday for Felix Rosenqvist (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Grabs Pole in Final Seconds of Barber Qualifying Thriller

Series points leader Alex Palou (photo) of Chip Ganassi Racing earned his first NTT P1 Award of the season and the seventh of his career.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Quick in Dry, Alex Palou Ominous in Wet at Barber

David Malukas (photo) put AJ Foyt Racing atop the morning practice Saturday before rain arrived at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Colton Herta Looks for Pace When It Counts at Barber

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Barber, including a new look this weekend for series leader Alex Palou (photo).

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Ericsson Jumps to Top in Opening Barber Practice

The Swede (photo) led two Andretti Global drivers in the top three Friday at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Barber

As the winner of the last two races at Barber Motorsports Park, Scott McLaughlin (photo) of Team Penske certainly is one of the favorites to enter Victory Lane on Sunday.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nonstop Spring Stretch Revs Up This Weekend at Barber

This weekend's Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst marks the first of five consecutive weekends on track for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Who Most Needs Strong Month of May?

An unprecedented third straight victory in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 25 could help Team Penske's Josef Newgarden (photo) climb from 10th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this month.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Focus on Race Pace Helps Felix Rosenqvist Reach New Level

The Swede (photo) has finished seventh, fifth and fourth in the first three races this season with Meyer Shank Racing.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Barber Race Starts Hectic, High-Stakes May

The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst this Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park is the first of three NTT INDYCAR SERIES races in May.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Familiar Testing Grounds Help Jacob Abel Adapt to Hybrid

Jacob Abel (photo) is an NTT INDYCAR SERIES rookie this season with Dale Coyne Racing after winning races in INDY NXT by Firestone.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Children's Of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Relive all the key moments and top action from the 2025 Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Drivers React: Following Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Hear from Alex Palou, Christian Lundgaard, Scott McLaughlin and more as they react to the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.

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Santino Ferrucci Makes Huge Save in Closing Laps

Santino Ferrucci uses lightning-fast hands to pull off an incredible save in the closing laps of the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.

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Christian Lundgaard Makes Bold Moves at Barber

Christian Lundgaard dazzles once again in the No. 7 Chevrolet, making bold, brilliant moves in a fierce battle for the podium at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2025 Children's Of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Catch all the top moments as drivers battle for the NTT P1 Award during qualifying at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Drivers React After Intense Qualifying in Alabama

Hear from the drivers as they share their reactions after a high-stakes qualifying session at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Practice 2 Highlights: 2025 Children's Of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Watch the top moments from a wet and wild session as drivers battle tricky conditions ahead of qualifying at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Marcus Ericsson Narrowly Avoids Disaster during Wet Barber Practice

Marcus Ericsson avoids a major airborne moment in the rain but still hits the wall during Practice 2 for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.

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Pato O'Ward Smashes Barrier in Practice, Avoids Major Damage

Pato O’Ward has a close call in practice at Barber, slamming into the barrier but escaping with minimal damage in a tense moment for the Arrow McLaren team.

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Practice 1 Highlights: 2025 Children's Of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Find out who topped the charts during an eventful Practice 1 for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Felix Rosenqvist Kicks up the Dust in Opening Practice

Felix Rosenqvist finds the gravel but avoids damage during Practice 1 at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Scott McLaughlin Pulls Off Massive Saves in Barber Practice

Scott McLaughlin shows sharp reflexes with two impressive saves during opening practice for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.

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Race Preview: Who's Due for a Barber Breakthrough?

Get caught up on the top NTT INDYCAR SERIES storylines as May begins with the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park.

Previous Winners

2024

Scott

McLaughlin

2023

Scott

McLaughlin

2022

Pato

O'Ward

2021

Alex

Palou

2019

Takuma

Sato

2018

Josef

Newgarden

2017

Josef

Newgarden

2016

Simon

Pagenaud

2015

Josef

Newgarden

2014

Ryan

Hunter-Reay

2013

Ryan

Hunter-Reay

2011

Will

Power

2010

Helio

Castroneves