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Chip Ganassi Racing honors Alex Zanardi with lightning bolt livery at Laguna Seca

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Chip Ganassi Racing honors Alex Zanardi with lightning bolt livery at Laguna Seca

Summary

Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and DHL will honor the late Alex Zanardi by featuring the iconic CGR lightning bolt paint scheme on the #10 Honda, driven by Alex Palou, at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca from September 4-6, 2026. This design commemorates Zanardi's legendary last-lap overtake 30 years ago, along with the anniversary of CGR's first championship. Palou leads the championship standings and aims to clinch a record 18th title for CGR. The race weekend is anticipated to celebrate Zanardi's legacy and CGR's achievements.

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By the Numbers

•CGR's #10 Honda will showcase the lightning bolt livery at Laguna Seca.
•The event marks the 30th anniversary of Zanardi's iconic overtake.
•Alex Palou enters with a 91-point lead in the championship standings.
•Palou aims to tie Bobby Rahal's all-time win record at Laguna Seca.
•The commemorative weekend takes place from September 4-6, 2026.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Iconic lightning bolt returns: Chip Ganassi Racing and DHL to honor Alex Zanardi at Laguna Seca
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What they're saying

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Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and DHL have partnered to bring one of the most famous liveries in open-wheel racing back to the track. The #10 Honda, driven by four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou, will run the iconic CGR lightning bolt paint scheme in the season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sept. 4-6, 2026, honoring the legacy of the late motorsports legend Alex ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com