Alex Palou

Alex Palou is the defining Spanish motorsport talent of the 2020s, having won the IndyCar Series championship in 2021 on his second season in American open-wheel racing with Chip Ganassi Racing, outperforming #2 Fernando Alonso's F1 return in terms of consistent title success. The Catalan driver, who previously raced in Super Formula in Japan and GP3 in Europe, became a sensation in IndyCar with his smooth, calculating style and ability to manage tyres and strategy. He clinched his second IndyCar title in 2023 with a 70% podium rate, surpassing the average champion's record. He was involved in a high-profile contractual dispute with Ganassi before ultimately remaining with the team.