The latest F1 ‘silly season’ took a fresh twist when IndyCar sensation Alex Palou was linked with a Red Bull F1 2026 drive.

However, Palou stressed that there has been zero contact with Red Bull , a response in-keeping with information relayed to PlanetF1.com via Palou’s management.

Alex Palou shuts down Red Bull F1 rumours

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

After a successful karting career, Palou started out on what is regarded as the traditional junior ladder to Formula 1. However, he went on to take a different, IndyCar-shaped route. It is safe to say that this decision worked a treat.

Palou has more than made his mark in the American series. He is now a four-time champion off the back of his dominant 2025 championship success, that his third title in a row.

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