Álex Palou

“I know I’m not from this country, but this country has given me so much. Just the opportunity to be here as an IndyCar driver, a winner, a champion, and to create a family and build a family here in the U.S. It’s been incredible.”

Álex Palou · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Álex Palou expressed gratitude for the opportunities he has had in the United States.

“Just an incredible experience. An experience I’ll be able to tell not only my kids, but hopefully one day my grandkids and stuff.”

Álex Palou · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Álex Palou described the lasting memory of visiting the Oval Office.

“Just being able to be with the President and his team, being at the Oval Office. We got sprayed with Presidential cologne, which was pretty funny,”

Álex Palou · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Álex Palou shared an amusing moment from his visit to the Oval Office.

“Honestly, that’s the only word that comes to mind. I remember the visit we did a month ago when I got invited to the White House. I was like, ‘Really? For real?’ I was going to be able to go inside and just see how the Oval Office is, and just knowing the history that it has.”

Álex Palou · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Álex Palou reflected on his visit to the Oval Office and meeting the president.