Earlier this week, studies emerged about Crimson Bull Racing exhibiting a doable curiosity in recruiting Alex Palou to drive for the crew in Method 1.
Nonetheless, in a Tuesday media availability, crew proprietor Chip Ganassi asserted that these rumors surrounding his star driver are false.
“I learn that myself, and there was no person 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 they usually know nothing about it, and I do know nothing about it. I believe it is a clickbait story and any individual must brush up on their investigative journalism.”
He went on to say that Palou “had a chance to depart and he determined to remain,” referencing the try by McLaren to signal the Spaniard in 2023.
Palou has gained 4 of the final 4 IndyCar championships, and he is claimed eight wins within the first 16 races of the 2025 season. Palou’s unimaginable 12 months additionally features a victory within the 109th working of the Indianapolis 500.
Chip Ganassi
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When later requested in regards to the potential battle to maintain Palou sooner or later as his continued success turns extra heads within the racing world, Ganassi appeared unconcerned.
“Everyone needs a driver that everyone else needs to have,” mentioned Ganassi. “Which means you have got one thing that is actually invaluable. Do I believe Method 1 is the most important risk? I believe the most important risk is ourselves — every of us. I work to create the very best atmosphere for our folks, and it is the identical for our drivers. I work to offer them the very best atmosphere, and that is all I understand how to do. And it appears to be working. Alex had the chance to depart (McLaren deal) and he did not.”
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
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As for the final thought of Palou at some point deciding to strive Method 1, Ganassi mentioned, “I do not cease folks from doing these sorts of issues,” however he additionally would not assume there’s as a lot draw for drivers to cross over between the 2 collection as there as soon as was.
“I do not assume the draw there’s what it was once once we had 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 Method 1 driver, I do not name the press up and say I acquired a cellphone name from any individual. We get calls on a regular basis from Method 1 drivers. However I do not assume it is as attention-grabbing of a factor because it was once — the draw somehow, for that matter. I believe they’re each very specialised, and I do not know the way you go from profitable the most important race on the earth (Indy 500) to 1 that is not.”
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