Alex Palou Crashes at Markham Qualifying, Drops to 12th

Alex Palou entered the Fast 12 qualifying segment at the brand‑new Markham circuit with a strong pace. He posted a 1:13.

8 lap that would have secured him a spot in the Fast 6 shootout and placed him near the top of the leaderboard. Pushing for perfection, Palou stayed on the track for another lap, mis‑judged the grip in turn 10 and clipped the wall, triggering a red flag.

The incident erased his two best times, dropping him from a likely sixth‑place start to a 12th‑place finish. In post‑session comments on American television, Palou admitted he “forced too much” and took full responsibility for the mistake.

He emphasized that the team still possesses a very fast car and that the upcoming race will be challenging, urging the crew to stay focused.