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Alex Paulow He is at the top of the open wheel racing world as he won the Sunday Indianapolis 500 for the first time in his career and notched his fifth victory in six Indy Car races this season.
With him revealing he was taking part, it seemed Palou was stuck in his Indycar seat and a foreseeable future. Formula 1 It was not included in the card.
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Spain’s Alex Pau celebrates with fans after winning the Indianapolis 500 Auto Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP photo/Michael Conroy)
“(F1) hasn’t called me anymore. I’m still following it. It’s a huge series. It’s amazing. I’m a huge fan, but I don’t think it’s as fun as I’m here.” Indistres.
“I don’t see people celebrating with my wife and kids as much as we do. I don’t see them hanging down in bus lots or having dinner with mechanics. I think (F1) is the exact opposite, as they only enjoy driving and enjoying themselves with people.”
Palou dipped his toes in F1 Waters in 2022 when he signed tests for McLaren’s previous CARS program. He was subsequently named a reserve driver for the 2023 season, but never raced in an official event.
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May 25th, 2025. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Chip Ganasi racing driver Alex Palou (10) wears a wreath as he celebrates in the winner’s circle after winning his 109th run of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Marc Lebryk-Imagn image)
He participated in four Formula 2 races in 2017, driving full-time in Formula 3 in 2018, finishing seventh in the drivers’ championship.
Palou participated Indycar 2020 at Dale Coyne Racing. He moved to Chip Ganasi Racing in 2021. He has won the IndyCar Championship three times and is in line for the fourth time.
After the Indy 500 victory, Ganassi called him “the best driver.”
May 25th, 2025. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Spanish Chip Ganasi Racing Driver Alex Palou (10) won his 109th run at the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Marc Lebryk-Imagn image)
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“I think he’s one of the great guys. That’s very easy,” Ganassi said. “We certainly had a great driver for our team. He’s got everything else and shoulder to shoulder at worst.”
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