The NTT IndyCar Series heads north of the border for its only international stop of the season: the Honda Indy Toronto, held at Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto from July 18–20, 2025. This marks the 37th running of the event and the 13th round of the 2025 season, with just five races remaining before the championship finale. The 1.786-mile, 11-turn street circuit is known for its tight corners, unforgiving concrete patches, and unpredictable drama—making it a fan-favorite and a strategic nightmare for teams.
Track & Race Details
Circuit: Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario
Length: 1.786 miles (2.874 km)
Laps: 90 (160.74 miles total)
Push-to-Pass: 200 seconds total, max 20 seconds per use
Hybrid Deployment: Unlimited activation, max 295 kJ per lap
Tires: 5 sets primary, 5 sets alternate (rookies get 1 extra primary)
Start Time: Sunday, July 20 at 12:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FOX, SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Radio Network
Drivers to Watch
Colton Herta
2024 winner and two-time pole sitter at Toronto
Three consecutive podiums at this circuit
Looking for his first win of 2025 after a rocky season
Kyle Kirkwood
Winner of two street races this season (Long Beach, Detroit)
Finished second at Toronto in 2024
Strong contender with Andretti’s street course package
Christian Lundgaard
2023 Toronto winner with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Now driving for Arrow McLaren
Seeking his first win of 2025 after a hot start cooled mid-season
Scott Dixon
Four-time Toronto winner, most recently in 2022
Hasn’t finished outside the top 10 here since 2012
Faces a six-place grid penalty for an engine change
Alex Palou
Championship leader with seven wins in 2025
Toronto is one of five tracks he’s never won at
Finished second in 2023, hungry to check this box
Josef Newgarden
Two-time Toronto winner (2015, 2017)
Struggled on street circuits recently but has history here
Looking to rebound after missed opportunities at Iowa
Championship Standings (Top 5)
| Position | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Alex Palou | 515 |
| 2 | Pato O’Ward | 386 |
| 3 | Scott Dixon | 342 |
| 4 | Kyle Kirkwood | 335 |
| 5 | Christian Lundgaard | 300 |
Palou’s 129-point lead is commanding, but O’Ward and Dixon are still mathematically alive. Toronto could be a turning point—especially with Dixon’s penalty and O’Ward’s historically weak results at this venue.
Race Strategy & Pit Notes
Pit lane is narrow and winding—mistakes are costly
Concrete patches require precise rotation and throttle control
Turn 3 is the prime overtaking zone after the long Lake Shore Blvd straight
Expect multiple cautions due to tight exits and braking zones
Fan Experience Highlights
Free Fan Friday (July 18) with donations to Make-A-Wish Canada
Driver autograph sessions, food trucks, beer gardens, and Thunder Alley
Kids 12 and under admitted free with ticketed adult
GO Transit combo tickets available for easy access
Favorites: Palou (23/10), Herta (33/10), Kirkwood (7/2)
Dark Horses: Lundgaard (8/1), Newgarden (8/1), Dixon (10/1)
DRIVER ODDS
Alex Palou + 230
Kyle Kirkwood + 240
Colton Herta + 400
Scott McLaughlin + 600
Will Power + 1000
Pato O’Ward + 1000
Josef Newgarden + 1000
Christian Lundgaard + 1000
Scott Dixon + 1200
Marcus Armstrong + 2000
Felix Rosenqvist + 3000
David Malukas + 3000
Santino Ferrucci + 5000
Marcus Ericsson + 5000
Alexander Rossi + 6000
Graham Rahal + 6000
Callum Ilott + 8000
Louis Foster + 10000
Christian Rasmussen + 10000
Rinus Veekay + 15000
Nolan Siegel + 15000
Kyffin Simpson + 15000
Devlin DeFrancesco + 15000
Robert Shwartzman + 20000
Conor Daly + 20000
Sting Ray Robb + 30000
Jacob Abel + 30000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025
