Earlier this week, reviews emerged about Crimson Bull Racing displaying a doable curiosity in recruiting Alex Palou to drive for the staff in Components 1.
Nonetheless, in a Tuesday media availability, staff proprietor Chip Ganassi asserted that these rumors surrounding his star driver are false.
“I learn that myself, and there was no one quoted in there,” mentioned Ganassi, answering a query from AP’s Jenna Fryer. “I talked to Palou, and Palou says he is by no means talked to anyone about it. I talked to his administration and so they know nothing about it, and I do know nothing about it. I feel it is a clickbait story and any person must brush up on their investigative journalism.”
He went on to say that Palou “had a chance to go away and he determined to remain,” referencing the try by McLaren to signal the Spaniard in 2023.
Palou has received 4 of the final 5 IndyCar championships, and he is claimed eight wins within the first 16 races of the 2025 season. Palou’s unbelievable yr additionally features a victory within the 109th working of the Indianapolis 500.
Chip Ganassi
Photograph by: Penske Leisure
When later requested in regards to the potential struggle to maintain Palou sooner or later as his continued success turns extra heads within the racing world, Ganassi appeared unconcerned.Â
“All people desires a driver that everyone else desires to have,” mentioned Ganassi. “Which means you could have one thing that is actually invaluable. Do I feel Components 1 is the largest menace? I feel the largest menace is ourselves — every of us. I work to create the absolute best atmosphere for our folks, and it is the identical for our drivers. I work to offer them the absolute best atmosphere, and that is all I understand how to do. And it appears to be working. Alex had the chance to go away (McLaren deal) and he did not.”
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Photograph by: Penske Leisure
As for the overall thought of Palou at some point deciding to attempt Components 1, Ganassi mentioned, “I do not cease folks from doing these sorts of issues,” however he additionally does not suppose there’s as a lot draw for drivers to cross over between the 2 collection as there as soon as was.
“I do not suppose the draw there’s what it was once after we have been rising up. There’s two or three (good) seats there, and out of doors of that — I would not need to see him [Palou] go and be the No. 2 driver anyplace … However each time I get a name from a Components 1 driver, I do not name the press up and say I obtained a cellphone name from any person. We get calls on a regular basis from Components 1 drivers. However I do not suppose it is as attention-grabbing of a factor because it was once — the draw by some means, for that matter. I feel they’re each very specialised, and I do not understand how you go from successful the largest race on the planet (Indy 500) to 1 that is not.”
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