Red Bull is eyeing a move for IndyCar champion Alex Palou to join Max Verstappen in the team’s Formula 1 ranks, according to a report in America. The Milton Keynes-based squad has returned to struggling with its second seat alongside Verstappen, after firing Sergio Perez at the end of last year.

Alex Palou has dominated IndyCar over the last five seasons and flirted with Formula 1 which resulted in lawsuits.

Palou, a four-time series champion and an eight-time IndyCar race winner this year alone, reportedly denied knowledge of any ongoing talks.