{
  "id": 56175,
  "title": "Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi provide rave reviews after 1st weekend of testing the new IndyCars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/alex-palou-alexander-rossi-provide-rave-reviews-after-1st-weekend-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T19:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/indycar-ir28-palou-54fd0d1650dfe90c7d1b41baceddccc6"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou and 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi were enthusiastic about the new IndyCar model after a test drive. Palou, a four-time series champion, and Rossi, the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner, became the first drivers to test the new model and both left the track praising the car. Palou jokingly stated that he wishes the new car would be available next year, expressing his excitement about the model. The Spaniard, who currently leads the pack in the series, would likely be the frontrunner if the new car debuted next year. Palou was initially drawn to the new design, which features a sleeker, lighter, and more aerodynamic look. The car also includes higher sidepods, more extensive front wings, and digital displays that show the car’s position during a race. Designers promised the new IndyCar to have roomier cockpits, increased speed, better racing performance, and enhanced safety features.",
  "summary": "INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi were sold on the new IndyCar at first glance. Then they climbed inside the cockpit, took it around Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 14-turn,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}