Palou Added to CGR Cadillac Lineup for Rolex 24

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Chip Ganassi Racing has announced that reigning NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou will return to the Rolex 24 at Daytona in the No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R.

Palou will complete the lineup in the GTP class entry alongside Sebastien Bourdais, Scott Dixon and Renger van der Zande, who raced together as a group previously in the No. 01 Cadillac DPi-V.R in the 2022 running of the race.

“I’m very excited to return to Daytona after competing with the team in the DPi era in 2022,” Palou said.

“I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the new hybrid and it will be a great way to start the year early with such a great team and with such great teammates.

“I’ve had the privilege of racing with Scott, Sebastien and Renger and I’m sure with all the preparation and knowledge that the team has, we’ll be able to fight for a win and maybe bring home some new watches at the end of January.”

CGR has opted for a four-driver lineup after electing to go with three drivers each in its two-car GTP entry last year.

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship rules allow teams to choose between three or four drivers for the GTP and GTD Pro classes, although all categories will be mandated to run four-driver lineups beginning in 2025.

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