Alexander Rossi tests 2028 IndyCar on oval at IMS
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Alexander Rossi conducted the first oval test session for the 2028 IndyCar at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday. This session marks a significant milestone in the development of the next-generation chassis for the series. Rossi, a former winner of the Indy 500, put the new vehicle through its paces to gather data on high-speed oval performance. The test comes as part of ongoing preparations for the future rollout of the car. Officials continue to evaluate the vehicle's handling characteristics on the track during this phase of the development program.
- •Alexander Rossi performed the first oval test of the 2028 IndyCar.
- •Testing took place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday.
- •Rossi previously won the Indy 500 in 2016.
- •The session aimed to evaluate the new car's performance on oval circuits.
- 10:51 PMRacer — Rossi gives 2028 IndyCar its first oval run at IMS
"2016 Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi was the first driver to put the 2028 IndyCar through its paces on an oval during testing at IMS on Wednesday.
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