There’s bad news for every IndyCar driver and team – except one – for 2026: Not only is Alex Palou back, but he’s also the likely favorite to win a fifth championship in six seasons (since 2021).

That’s the belief of many, including Mike Hull, Managing Director for Chip Ganassi Racing. Hull has been one of the top CGR officials who has guided Palou to four championships and 19 wins in his five seasons with the organization – including a career-high eight wins (just under half of the 17-race season) en route to his fourth IndyCar crown in 2025.

In addition, Palou’s teammate, six-time IndyCar champ Scott Dixon, won a ninth race for CGR last season, moving one step closer to AJ Foyt’s record of 67 career IndyCar wins (the 45-year-old Dixon now has 59 wins).

Palou has etched his name into I

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