Alexander Rossi tests Dallara IR28 IndyCar chassis at Indianapolis
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Alexander Rossi completed four install laps in the new Dallara IR28 chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 1, 2026. He took advantage of a one-hour test period despite inclement weather. Rossi praised the chassis for its smooth ride, comparing it favorably to a Formula One car, and noted its improved build quality over previous renderings of the IR28. The chassis is set to debut in IndyCar in 2028. Meanwhile, fellow driver Alex Palou is scheduled to test the car for Honda in the following session.
- •Rossi drives the new Dallara IR28 IndyCar chassis at Indianapolis.
- •The chassis will officially debut in IndyCar in 2028.
- •Rossi compares the IR28's smoothness to a Formula One car.
- •Inclement weather limited Rossi's test time to about an hour.
- •Alex Palou will represent Honda for a subsequent test.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Alexander Rossi tests new IndyCar chassis: 'It’s like Christmas morning'
"Alexander Rossi tested the new Dallara IR28 IndyCar chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, comparing its smooth feel to a Formula One car
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