Overview

• Chip Ganassi said the rumored Red Bull approach to Alex Palou is false, calling the story clickbait and citing denials from Palou and his management.
• IndyStar had reported, as relayed by GPFans, that unnamed sources claimed talks took place between Red Bull and Palou.
• Reports also suggest Palou’s contract includes a potential Formula 1 buyout clause, though no party has confirmed such a mechanism.
• Max Verstappen has committed to Red Bull for next season, leaving the focus on the second seat as Yuki Tsunoda’s results raise questions about his future.
• Palou has dominated IndyCar with four titles in five seasons and a 2025 Indianapolis 500 win, and he previously tested F1 machinery with McLaren and ran FP1 at the 2022 US Grand Prix.