Álex Palou assures that he has “no contact with Audi”

Rumors have multiplied in recent weeks, mentioning drivers coming from more varied backgrounds than the others. Current pillars of the grid Formula 1 as Valtteri Bottas et Daniel Ricciardo to the young pilot of Formula 2 Gabriel Bortoleto via the French Theo Pourchaire, reigning champion of the F1 lobby, there are many names mentioned to inherit the second wheel at the manufacturer from Ingolstadt (Germany). That of Álex Palou recently appeared as the Spaniard is currently fighting to win a third title in IndyCar after those of 2021 and 2023.

A rumor based in particular on the fact that the Catalan has an exit clause in his contract with Chip Ganassi Racing allowing him to drive full time in Formula 1 as well as the links that the Spaniard could have with people involved in the project. “ Everything is false. I know you can't take my word for it, but I promise you. Everything is false » assured Álex Palou to the American media IndyStar. " I have had no contact with Audi. Zero. »

Anyone who has already had the opportunity to test with McLaren in Formula 1 in the past added that his manager Roger Yasukawa also had no contact with Audi, nor with Sauber. “ Zero, zero. I know you can't take it (as truth), but there's no contact", he continued. “ I'm not going to say much more, but I'm not trying to go there (in F1). I tried. I had a little taste, and it was fun, and I learned, but it didn't work, so I'm fine »

However, do we have to swear that Palou, who we also saw in Endurance this year with Cadillac (at the 24 Hours of Daytona and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans) will not take over the management of Sauber/Audi in the future? Nothing is certain in the great poker game of transfers.

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