Having established himself as the dominant force of IndyCar, Alex Palou recently found himself linked with a shock move to Formula 1 with Red Bull.

But, the consistent theme has been one of denial over that rumour. Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko has also now entered the fray, making it clear that Palou is not a contender to race for the team come F1 2026.

Alex Palou not heading for Red Bull

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Palou moved away from the traditional ladder to Formula 1 to try his hand at IndyCar. The results have been beyond impressive, as Palou is now a four-time champion of the series. His 2025 crown marks a third successive title.

Such is the impact Palou has made, the Spaniard has long since been linked with a future transition to Formula 1. The latest rumou

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