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motorsports2 years ago

"Alex Palou Dominates Portland to Secure Second IndyCar Championship"

Alex Palou secured his second IndyCar championship by winning the Portland race, beating Felix Rosenqvist by 5.4 seconds. Palou's victory marked his fifth win of the season and Ganassi's 15th title in the series. Poleman Graham Rahal led the field at the start, but Palou quickly surged to third and maintained a strong pace throughout the race. Despite a late charge from Rosenqvist, Palou controlled the race and clinched the championship.

via Motorsport.com|
#alex-palou#felix-rosenqvist#ganassi
motorsports2 years ago

"Palou's Contract Snub: McLaren's IndyCar Future in Question"

Alex Palou has decided not to honor his contractual obligations with McLaren Racing in IndyCar for 2024 and beyond, disappointing the team and its CEO Zak Brown. Palou had been involved in a legal battle with Ganassi over his services for 2023 but ultimately stayed with the team. McLaren had invested significant time, money, and resources in preparing for Palou's arrival, including his involvement in their F1 testing program. Palou's split with his management company, Monaco Increase Management, further complicates the situation. It is now expected that Palou will renew his contract with Ganassi, likely becoming the highest-paid driver in the series.

via Autosport|
#alex-palou#contractual-dispute#ganassi
motorsports2 years ago

"Insights from Indy 500 Practice and Controversies"

Fast Friday is an IndyCar tradition where teams and drivers get an extra 90bhp of boost to simulate what they’ll get in qualifying. It is an opportunity to hone the set-up and get the car ready for qualifying on Saturday and Sunday. Qualifying is important as one entry won’t make the 33-car grid and it has been tough to get into the top five at the Indy 500 if you qualify poorly since the start of the aeroscreen era in 2020. Ganassi has been strong in practice, topping both days, with all four of its cars in the top 10 each time too. Chevrolet and Honda learn a lot about their engines from Fast Friday, not just in terms of performance, but how quickly they can cool and then pre-heat their engines to simulate making multiple runs which they may have to do in qualifying.

via The Race|
#engine-manufacturers#fast-friday#ganassi
motorsports2 years ago

Palou's IndyCar Dominance Continues with GMR Grand Prix Win.

Alex Palou's future with Ganassi or potential move to McLaren remains uncertain, but his recent win at the IndyCar road course has raised questions about his decision. McLaren's strong performance this season, including Pato O'Ward's close second in the championship, may make it a more attractive option for Palou. However, Palou's precision driving style may not be the best fit for McLaren's car, which requires a more forceful approach. Regardless, Palou's win has put him in the championship lead and boosted his confidence for a title push.

via The Race|
#alex-palou#championship#ganassi