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Reigning IndyCar champion Palou “not that close” to being a complete driver
Despite his dominant 2023 campaign, which included five wins, 10 podiums, and two poles, Alex Palou believes that he still lacks in oval racing. Although he achieved a pole position at the Indianapolis 500, he was unable to challenge for the win after being involved in a mid-race incident. While he has shown improvement on ovals, with two podium finishes, Palou acknowledges that he needs to win a race on an oval track. He considers his current status as not being as close as he would like to be, and he finds the gap painful. Palou’s desire to win an oval race is strong, but he would never trade his championships for a victory in the Indianapolis 500, recognizing the importance of a full year of success versus just one race.
Source: motorsport
