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Alex Palou looking confused at a press conference

IndyCar champ Palou reveals switch to ALTERNATIVE racing series

Alex Palou looking confused at a press conference — Photo: © IMAGO

IndyCar champ Palou reveals switch to ALTERNATIVE racing series

The Chip Ganassi Racing star is set to turn out for a new team

Three-time NTT IndyCar champion Alex Palou is set to race in an alternative series this off-season.

Palou scooped the third of his titles earlier this month in the 2024 season-ending Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville, Tennessee.

READ MORE: Axed IndyCar star admits major financial difficulties

The Chip Ganassi Racing star won the title by 31 points in the end, beating the likes of Colton Herta, Scott McLaughlin, and Will Power to glory.

Now, though, Palou is set to get behind the wheel of some new machinery, competing in GT racing on October 5th at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

READ MORE: F1 driver OPEN to IndyCar move with future in doubt

Alex Palou is a three-time IndyCar champion
Alex Palou is a three-time IndyCar champion

Alex Palou set to join new team

Although he drives with Honda power in IndyCar, that weekend, Palou will be powered by Mercedes, driving the #4 Mercedes-AMG GT3 car alongside Luca Stolz and Fabian Schiller.

“I’ve done GT racing in the past in Japan, but I would say it’s been more than five years now,” Palou explained.

“I’m extremely excited to be giving it another go.”

Palou will not be the only IndyCar driver in action that weekend, either, with veteran Conor Daly also set to compete.

Daly will drive the #92 BMW M4 GT3 alongside Connor De Phillippi and Kenton Koch.

READ MORE: IndyCar team eyeing 'next level' as MAJOR change confirmed

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