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Palou back in HRC colors for Detroit
By Marshall Pruett - May 28, 2026, 7:24 AM ET

Palou back in HRC colors for Detroit

Alex Palou made good use of the red, white, and blue colors of Honda Racing Corporation US as the primary sponsor of his No. 10 Honda at Barber Motorsports Park in 2025. The Spaniard ran away and won on debut with the HRC livery carried on his Chip Ganassi Racing entry at the Alabama road course, and he’ll see if the speed and good fortune continues this weekend as the livery and sponsorship returns for Chevrolet’s home race at Detroit.

“On behalf of all of us at HRC, we are very excited to be the primary partner on the No. 10 CGR Honda at the Detroit Grand Prix and we are delighted to see the exceptional Alex Palou run the Honda Racing Corporation USA livery once again," said David Salters, president, HRC US. "We’ve had a very successful long-term partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing, achieving numerous race wins and championship titles together over the years. This is another wonderful opportunity to showcase the strength of that relationship and bring visibility to the HRC brand and our new performance parts business. Looking forward to seeing the HRC Honda on the streets of Detroit!"

Most of Ganassi’s IndyCar history has been written with Honda as the team has produced 124 victories from 1030 start along with 302 podiums. The combination of CGR and Honda has also earned five Indianapolis 500 wins and 15 championships in the last 30 years.

“Honda has been an important part of Chip Ganassi Racing’s success for many years, and it is special to have HRC represented on the No. 10 car as we race in Detroit,” team owner Ganassi said of the specially timed livery for the Chevrolet Grand Prix. “There is no city more closely tied to the history and innovation of the automobile industry than Detroit, so to have Honda and HRC showcased in the Motor City carries extra meaning. Our partnership has been built on performance, engineering excellence and a shared commitment to pushing the sport forward, and this weekend is a great opportunity to celebrate that relationship in one of the most important automotive markets in the world.”

Marshall Pruett
Marshall Pruett

The 2026 season marks Marshall Pruett's 40th year working in the sport. In his role today for RACER, Pruett covers open-wheel and sports car racing as a writer, reporter, photographer, and filmmaker. In his previous career, he served as a mechanic, engineer, and team manager in a variety of series, including IndyCar, IMSA, and World Challenge.

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