Palou names Alonso as the ideal guest for Indy's Barcelona round
Alex Palou named Fernando Alonso as the ideal guest for Indy's Barcelona round in 2027, with the series studying an extra entry beyond the usual limit of 25 cars, according to Spanish media, and president Doug Boles saying no decision has been made.
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A Indy estuda abrir uma vaga de convidado para a etapa de Barcelona de 2027, e o nome que já circula é o de Fernando Alonso. A ideia é afrouxar o limite habitual de 25 carros para que um piloto local dispute a prova no Circuito de Barcelona-Catalunha.
Quem levantou a bola foi Alex Palou, pentacampeão da categoria. “Eu indicaria Fernando com 100% de certeza”, afirmou o espanhol.
Na sequência, ele explicou por que o compatriota se encaixa no cenário: “Ele já disputou as 500 Milhas de Indianápolis, seria perfeito para essa corrida e está disponível naquele fim de semana. Portanto, este é meu convite para que ele participe”, acrescentou.
Segundo a imprensa espanhola, a Penske Entertainment já tratou do assunto internamente. Doug Boles, presidente da Indy, confirmou que a hipótese de ampliar o grid entrou na conversa, mas disse que a categoria ainda não bateu o martelo.
“Por enquanto, o plano é ter 25 carros em cada corrida no próximo ano, com exceção das 500 Milhas de Indianápolis. Porém, essa possibilidade já foi levantada dentro do nosso grupo”, declarou.
O dirigente também admitiu que a mudança traria desafios: “Isso apresentaria uma série de desafios, mas vamos considerar a ideia à medida que avançarmos em direção a julho de 2027”.
Alonso já correu as 500 Milhas e manifestou interesse em ver a Indy no traçado de Barcelona. Uma vaga como convidado o colocaria diante do público de casa, em uma categoria que ele conhece.
Por ora, tudo depende de uma decisão oficial: a meta da categoria segue em 25 carros por prova em 2027, com a exceção de sempre nas 500 Milhas de Indianápolis.
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