Five-time IndyCar series champion Alex Palou will drive an INDY NXT by Firestone car for the first time in the Chris Griffis Memorial Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The test takes place on Friday, Oct. 16, as Palou steps away from his usual IndyCar machinery to evaluate the development car.
Motorsport.com and Forbes report that Palou will pilot Chip Ganassi Racing’s #11 Indy NXT entry, using his experience to help the team assess performance and development direction for the platform. Yahoo Sports adds that the test also supports the team’s immediate needs, including work aimed at finding additional speed and addressing a driver situation due to an injury.
Across the reports, the focus is on Palou’s participation in the Indy NXT test to contribute to car evaluation and team progress during the IMS road course session.
