How old is Alex Palau?

How old is Alex Palou? Palou is 24 years old.

Who does Palau drive for?

Chip Ganassi Racing
He drives for Chip Ganassi Racing in the IndyCar Series, where he is the 2021 series champion. He is the first Spanish racing driver to win a National Championship in American open-wheel racing history and also the first Spaniard to win in the GP3 Series.

Are all Indy cars the same?

In IndyCar, all race cars use the same Dallara chassis, and they have a choice between Chevrolet or Honda engines. F1 uses four different engine manufacturers, and each team must develop their own parts. You can see how these cars could vary widely in performance.

Is Laguna Seca grade 1?

Laguna Seca is only an FIA Grade 2 circuit so could not hold F1 if it wanted to. It needs improvements to infrastructure and maybe the track itself to get a G1 license. In 1988 it was decided not to hold an F1 race there due to its size and location but if FOM wanted a race there I am sure it would happen.

How do I get to F4?

The F4 U.S. Championship is accessible at every level, from drivers graduating from karts, teams stepping up to Pro competition or fans attending a race weekend. This is possible by our series partners who are dedicated to the growth in open-wheel racing.

How can I join F1?

Formula 1 requires drivers to have a good deal of experience driving similar vehicles. While there are many possible race series that can be your path to Formula 1, all racers must go through one or more of the junior levels to move up. Turn 18 years old. Formula 1 racers must all be a minimum age to hold a license.

Who is the highest paid race car driver?

Leading the pack is Mercedes superstar Lewis Hamilton, who is on pace to earn $62 million on the track in 2021. That figure includes a $55 million base salary—more than double what his closest competitor is guaranteed—as well as a projected $7 million in bonuses for race wins.