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Freshly crowned four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou was linked earlier this week with a potential Red Bull F1 seat alongside Max Verstappen.
Chip Ganassi dismissed a report suggesting Red Bull’s interest in IndyCar champion Alex Palou as “clickbait,” refuting any discussions regarding Palou’s potential partnership with Max Verstappen for the next Formula 1 season. The rumor indicated Red Bull’s ongoing struggle to find a suitable second driver alongside Verstappen, with Yuki Tsunoda’s lackluster performance this season adding to the team’s challenges. Palou denied any involvement, citing lack of knowledge about such talks, and Ganassi echoed this sentiment, labeling the report as baseless. Despite previous speculation about Palou’s future, including a brief agreement with McLaren, he ultimately opted to stay with Ganassi, resulting in legal disputes with McLaren regarding breach of contract. As the 2025 IndyCar season unfolded, Palou continued to showcase his dominance, securing multiple victories and leading the championship heading into the final race weekend.
