Newly crowned IndyCar champion Alex Palou has been linked with a shock switch to Formula 1 partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing in 2026.

Alex Palou has dominated IndyCar over the last five seasons and flirted with Formula 1 which resulted in lawsuits.

Palou, a four-time series champion and an eight-time IndyCar race winner this year alone, reportedly denied knowledge of any ongoing talks.