IndyCar considers Fernando Alonso for Barcelona guest entry

Penske Entertainment is evaluating the possibility of relaxing its standard 25-car limit to allow a local guest driver for the IndyCar race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya next year. IndyCar president Doug Boles confirmed that the idea has been discussed internally, noting that while the current plan maintains a 25-car field for all races except the Indy 500, the organization is considering such options as they move toward July 2027.

Fernando Alonso has emerged as a primary candidate for the guest spot. Five-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou has publicly nominated Alonso, citing his previous experience in the Indianapolis 500 as a reason he would be a perfect fit. Alonso has already expressed support for IndyCar’s expansion to the Spanish circuit.