"Many individuals want to see me in F1," said Palou.

"Many individuals want to see me in F1," said Palou.

      "It won’t be the last time"

      Indycar's leading figure, Alex Palou, has again sought to quell rumors connecting him to a Formula 1 seat. The 28-year-old Spaniard, who has just been crowned Indycar champion for the second time in 2025, has recently been speculated to be considering moves to F1 teams such as Red Bull or Alpine for 2026.

      At Zandvoort last weekend and within the Indycar paddock, the chatter around Palou transitioning to F1 was prominent, yet all involved parties have denied the claims. "It won’t be the last time," Palou shared with AS newspaper in Spain. "I believe many people want us to explore the possibility of going to Formula 1."

      However, he emphasizes that he is satisfied with his current position. "Honestly, I've mentioned this many times. I’m very happy here," Palou stated. "You can never predict what the future holds, but the truth is, I'm not in the same place as before, seeking opportunities or knocking on doors. Right now, I'm in a great place."

      Palou acknowledged that he found the recent surge of speculation to be somewhat unfortunate. "It was a bit disappointing last week because there was more discussion about that than the championship," he expressed. "On one hand, it brings us more publicity, which is positive. But last week, I was only asked about that, and all I repeated was that it wasn’t true—that there had been no form of contact."

      Still, Palou doesn't completely dismiss the possibility of F1 but concluded: "I want to enjoy myself, aim for more 500 victories, and secure more Indycar championships."

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