Alex Palou's test session with new IndyCar chassis ends early due to fuel issue
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Alex Palou conducted testing of IndyCar's new IR28 chassis at Sebring International Raceway on October 12, 2026, but had to end his session early due to a fuel system issue. Palou completed 43 laps before the problem occurred, marking the IR28's initial validation tests since it was introduced. He and Alexander Rossi are among the first drivers testing the chassis, which features a wider cockpit and improved cooling. The engineers worked to address the issue but were unable to get the car running again. Testing will continue with Rossi taking over on October 13.
- •Palou drove 43 laps before a fuel issue halted his session.
- •Testing took place at Sebring, known for its challenging surface.
- •Palou highlighted improvements in the new cooling system.
- •Alexander Rossi is scheduled to test the IR28 next.
- •IndyCar is working to resolve the fuel system issue.
- 12:20 AMRacer — IndyCar's IR28 gets an inpromptu taste of running in traffic as testing continues at Sebring
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why Alex Palou's day testing IndyCar's new car at Sebring was cut short
"IndyCar's new-for-2028 car shared a track with a current one at Sebring on Monday as testing of the IR28 continued with Alex Palou at the wheel.
"Alex Palou tested the new IndyCar IR28 chassis at Sebring before a fuel issue cut his day short. Palou briefly drove alongside Kyle Kirkwood.
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External links- RacerOct 13, 2026, 12:20 AMIndyCar's IR28 gets an inpromptu taste of running in traffic as testing continues at Sebring
IndyCar's new-for-2028 car shared a track with a current one at Sebring on Monday as testing of the IR28 continued with Alex Palou at the wheel.
- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 12:00 AMWhy Alex Palou's day testing IndyCar's new car at Sebring was cut short
Alex Palou tested the new IndyCar IR28 chassis at Sebring before a fuel issue cut his day short. Palou briefly drove alongside Kyle Kirkwood.
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