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Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi test new Dallara IR28 chassis at IMS

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:42 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi test new Dallara IR28 chassis at IMS
Summary

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi are scheduled to test the new Dallara IR28 chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend. Rossi will drive on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., while Palou's test is set for Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This testing follows IndyCar's recent unveiling of the chassis, which aims to improve performance on track. The tests will inform adjustments before further evaluations on various courses, including the IMS oval and Sebring International Raceway.

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By the Numbers
  • •Palou and Rossi conduct single-car tests at IMS
  • •Tests occur July 30 and July 31
  • •IR28 chassis designed to break track records
  • •Feedback will guide further chassis adjustments
  • •Rossi and Palou express excitement about the new design
Latest Updates
  • 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — The Future Arrives For IndyCar As Its New Car Passes Its First Test
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  • 2:41 PMRacer — Palou and Rossi to test IR28 at Indy this weekend
  • 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi test new IndyCar chassis at IMS
What they're saying
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Following the official unveiling of the next-generation IR-28 chassis, the IndyCar Series is taking its first major step into the future this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Reigning four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou and 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi will drive the car during its first validation test on Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2. The shakedown will take ...Keep reading

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Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi will be the drivers for the first on-track test of the new-for-2028 IR-28 IndyCar chassis Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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IndyCar's new car, the IR-28, had its first test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Alexander Rossi behind the wheel on Aug. 1 and Forbes Sports Money was there.

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