IndyCar star breaks silence on rumored switch to F1 with $76 billion worth carmaker

Alex Palou was rumored to be considered for a driver role at Audi in the coming seasons as Palou would consider a switch to Formula 1.

IndyCar star breaks silence on rumored switch to F1 with $76 billion worth carmaker

Alex Palou, Audi F1 showcar (via IMAGO)

Audi’s highly promising Formula 1 project has started to gain traction after the acquisition of Mattia Binotto and Jonathan Wheatley. The team is currently looking for a second driver to pair up with Nico Hulkenberg. Multiple capable drivers have been considered for the spot. Hence, amidst the sea of options, IndyCar star Alex Palou was rumored to be considered.

Alex Palou debuted in Formula 1 with McLaren as a test driver and later as a reserve driver. Palou had however focused on his IndyCar duties and continued to make his name there.

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However, the drivers’ market opening up in 2025 meant that even the Spaniard was part of the rumors for Audi. The 27-year-old provided more clarity on the rumor and falsified them.

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Alex Palou commented that all claims of him being in talks with Audi were false. The IndyCar star accepted that people couldn’t believe his word due to him trying to keep the matter under curtains. However, the 27-year-old reassured and guaranteed that all the rumors were false as he had zero contacts with the German carmaker.

Audi? It's all false. I know you can't trust my word, but I guarantee it. It's all false. I have not had any contact with Audi. Zero.
Alex Palou told Indystar
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Alex Palou isn’t trying to ‘leave’ IndyCar amidst positive performances

Palou has scored some massively positive performances in IndyCar and is at the peak of his career there. As a result, the Spaniard noted that he wasn’t considering quitting the series due to such performances. Additionally, he reflected on his short Formula 1 stint and claimed that he had a little taste and learned a lot and didn’t wish to further make a career in it.

I'm not trying to leave. I tried. I had a little taste, it was fun and I learned, but I'm okay
Alex Palou concluded
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Audi will have to continue to look for drivers after missing out on acquiring Carlos Sainz. The team has a plethora of options available at their disposal with Sebastian Vettel also joining the running. Hence, the German carmaker will take their time before confirming the second driver in their lineup.

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