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IndyCar 2023 season review: Chip Ganassi Racing
In the 2023 IndyCar season, Alex Palou had a phenomenal performance, securing top 10 finishes in every race and never placing lower than eighth. His mental toughness and consistency throughout the season were impressive, especially considering the off-track drama. At just 26 years old, Palou has already won two titles in only four years, making him a formidable competitor for years to come.
Scott Dixon had an unusual season, with much speculation about whether he would end up winless. However, he finished strong by winning three of the last four races and making a late surge in the championship. The incident with Pato O’Ward at Long Beach was a significant setback for Dixon, as it was his only result outside the top 10 all season. It will be interesting to see if he starts the next season with more urgency.
Marcus Ericsson had a promising start to the season, winning in St. Petersburg and consistently finishing in the top 10. However, a setback at the Indianapolis 500 and a messy race at Mid-Ohio affected his performance in the second half of the season. His move to Andretti Global next season will be intriguing to see if it brings out more from him.
Marcus Armstrong exceeded expectations as a rookie, winning the top rookie honors despite running a partial season. He had the same amount of points as Santino Ferrucci, who competed in all 17 races, but Ferrucci held the tie-breaker with a higher finish in the Indy 500.
Chip Ganassi Racing had a dominant season, with Palou leading the championship standings followed by Dixon in second place. Palou’s performance was outstanding, with five wins, ten podiums, and an average finish of 3.7.
