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Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou has said that the different mindset required for endurance racing is “tough”, due to his
When asked about taking less risks while racing the Cadillac V-Series.R in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, the Spaniard admitted that it’s tough for him. He mentioned that his mindset is geared towards sprint races and Indycar, where you need to attack whenever you get a chance because you don’t know when the next opportunity will come. However, he has been working on dialing down his mindset for the longer races and stints in IMSA, focusing on maintaining position and keeping the car intact. Having two different categories on the track with different speeds, such as the GTs being 12 seconds slower, presents a different mindset and a fun challenge. Palou will be driving the #1 Chip Ganassi Racing Cadillac V-Series.R in the IMSA Endurance Cup rounds, alongside regular drivers Renger van der Zande, Sebastien Bourdais, and Scott Dixon. Despite being a late addition to the team, he is treating this one-off race as important and is aiming to make the most of the limited track time. Switching between the Indycar and the GTP has not been difficult for Palou, as the driving characteristics are similar in terms of speed. The biggest difference lies in the control and visibility offered by the Indycar, as it lacks power steering, TC, and a hybrid system. Additionally, the grip and handling of the Indycar are superior due to the nature of the tires and the single-seater design.
