The 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion, Alex Palou is eager to get back to his 2021 success in the 2023 season with Chip Ganassi Racing. Hailing from Barcelona, Palou has competed and won races in Euroformula Open, Spanish Formula 3, GP3, Japanese Formula 3 and Super Formula. After a race win, Palou celebrates by eating fried chicken, a tradition that dates to his karting days. He remembers seeing a go-kart track while walking to school with his father in Spain as the first time he became interested in racing. Away from the track, Palou enjoys sports, outdoor activities and music.