Alex Palou is already aiming for the highest forward of his first 24 Hours of Le Mans because the IndyCar champion targets the rostrum.
Talking to MARCA earlier than his participation within the gruelling however well-known endurance race in France, the Catalan gave a easy response when he was instructed that just one driver, AJ Foyt in 1967, had achieved the Le Mans-Indy 500 double in the identical yr.
The assured Palou replied: “Nicely, let’s go for it”.
Palou has by no means been one to draw back from challenges, irrespective of how distant and tough they could appear.
After successful two IndyCar titles, Palou to strive his luck at Le Mans
Successful Le Mans and Indy 500 is near the unimaginable, a miracle even, however the Spaniard has already proven that he’s made from one thing particular and, not less than, he can have the prospect to try to accomplish that this summer time. And his intentions are precisely that.
Looking forward to his debut
When requested about his determination to observe the trail of dozens of IndyCar drivers into the 24-hour race, Palou defined: “It was a last-minute selection, however I am very completely happy to have the ability to be in one of many greatest races on this planet.
“Le Mans is a race that even individuals who aren’t automobile fanatics find out about, just like the Indy 500 or Monaco [F1 Grand Prix]. I’ve by no means been, however to have the ability to aspire to absolutely the victory could be very motivating.”
Though Le Mans might be a very new expertise for Palou, the one factor he needs to find in regards to the French journey is the rostrum.
“That is the one factor that pursuits me. The remainder is ok, but it surely’s not that necessary,” he added. “What I’ve to do, and quick, is to be taught the foundations and the monitor… and quick. However that is our job.
“In the long run it is a race, similar to all races. I am going to must cope with site visitors, but it surely will not be a lot totally different than Daytona. That is the enjoyable of it: taking over challenges which are tough and that aren’t my most important focus, which is in IndyCar. However that week Le Mans would be the solely aim.”
The race does not happen till June 15-16, however he has already began to arrange for it: “I’ve carried out the race within the simulator. It is probably the most I can do in the meanwhile,” he revealed.
