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Palou and Rossi test drive 2028 IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:03 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Palou and Rossi test drive 2028 IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Summary

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi participated in testing for IndyCar's 2028 entry at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 2, 2026. After navigating the 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course, both drivers expressed positive impressions about the car's performance. The test is part of ongoing preparations ahead of the upcoming IndyCar season, allowing teams to assess new technologies and designs. Future tests are anticipated as teams finalize their approaches for the new season.

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Key Details

•Palou and Rossi tested the 2028 IndyCar on August 2, 2026.
•The car was driven on a 2.439-mile road course.
•Both drivers were impressed with the performance of the vehicle.
•The test is part of larger preparations for the IndyCar season.
•Further tests are expected to continue as teams evolve their strategies.

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What they're saying

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Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi climbed inside the cockpit of IndyCar's 2028 entry, took it around Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course and came away impressed.
— ESPN F1

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