Open AI backs Palou for Mid-Ohio

IndyCar Series championship leader Alex Palou’s revolving cast of primary sponsors continues this weekend at Mid-Ohio with the elevation of OpenAI from associate to title position on the No. 10 Honda.

The Spaniard has earned six wins from nine races this season and heads to the 10th in an ominous black livery with a blue rear wing.

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“What began in February as a strategic research collaboration has evolved into a powerful marketing and innovation platform. Throughout the 2025 season, the partnership between OpenAI and Chip Ganassi Racing has deepened, delivering real-world applications both on the racetrack and in the front office, enhancing efficiency, automation and performance across the organization,” the team's announcement read.

Added Sarah Russell, OpenAI’s head of integrated marketing, "At its core, this collaboration is about curiosity, and how human skill and AI can push each other further. We’re proud to be represented at Mid-Ohio with Chip Ganassi Racing as part of our ongoing effort to explore how AI can complement human expertise and help advance performance.”