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Scott Dixon understands Christian Lundgaard is entering a gaining culture at Chip Ganassi Racing, however he cautions the 25-year-old Dane is dealing with a powerful standard in Alex Palou. Lundgaard was formally called previously today as Dixon’s replacement in the # 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, taking control of the seat left by the 46-year-old New Zealander following his departure to Arrow McLaren after a famous 25-year run that included 6 IndyCar champions and an Indianapolis 500 win.
Ahead of this weekend’s IMSA season ending at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta– where Dixon is co-driving the # 60 Acura ARX-06 for Meyer Shank Racing– the veteran star weighed in on what lies ahead for his follower.
“It resembled the worst-kept trick,” Dixon stated, throughout an IMSA media schedule on Thursday afternoon. “It was type of strange, particularly on IndyCar, where they’re like, ‘Who’s going to go there?’ It was type of strange.
“Yeah, I believe that offer was done before DC or something. I believe for him, it’s going to be a great environment. You understand, still to the end, you understand, there’s remarkable individuals that are at CGR, and certainly Chip and Mike guiding it, and the entire group that’s there.
“But, it’ll be difficult taking on Alex, for sure, and specifically in his environment. I believe from what we’ve seen with Christian over the last couple of years, he’s going to be a great difficulty and an excellent fit for the group, for him, for Chip, and then likewise for PNC (Bank), too.”
While Lundgaard, who invested the previous 2 seasons with Arrow McLaren, gets ready for his brand-new drive, Dixon is sidelined from joining his brand-new team due to agreement constraints through completion of the year.
“Yeah, it’s absolutely real,” Dixon stated, relating to being on gardening leave. “Not something I believed they (Chip Ganassi Racing) would hold to, however it’s simply how agreements are composed. Undoubtedly Christian, I believe, was launched right after the last race. And after that, yeah, January 1st is when I can begin my brand-new offer.”
In spite of the non-compete duration, Dixon’s schedule stays jam-packed.
# 93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian Acura ARX-06: Renger van der Zande, Nick Yelloly
Image by: Jake Galstad/ Lumen by means of Getty Images
“It’s been hectic, male, “Dixon stated. “Between Goodwood Revival, screening, that race, this weekend, the sim days for the lead up to this next week, I fly back to the UK on Sunday, then I fly Kit (his boy) back on Wednesday to do his last nationwide round in go-karts in Indy, which will be a great deal of enjoyable.
“And then, yeah, simply a bit of things with Legacy, which will be a little bit of enjoyable, go to the last race for (NASCAR) Cup. You understand, I like Cup. Races are enjoyable, and it’s going to be enjoyable because capability.
“Still attempting to choose the Race of Champions due to the fact that it’s a home race in New Zealand this year in Wellington, which will be a great deal of enjoyable. Yeah, simply attempting to figure out some calendars, certainly, with the lead up and when I can begin working at McLaren.”
This weekend likewise marks Dixon’s last occasion running out of the very same camp as Palou, his CGR colleague for the previous 6 seasons.
When asked by Motorsport.com about the feelings surrounding their last weekend under the very same umbrella, Dixon kept it strictly service.
“I didn’t even truly consider it that method. I figured that we ‘d still cross …”
Motorsport.com inserted that we weren’t attempting to make Dixon cry.
“Yeah, no, no. That’s not going to take place, bro, for that scenario,” Dixon stated.
“Yeah, I do not understand. I can’t state I’ve truly considered that. It’s constantly enjoyable to work with Alex. In this environment, you’ve got 5 other colleagues. He’s on the # 3, I’m on the # 60, so your time is type of brief, however … Yeah, no, it’s constantly enjoyable to deal with Alex, and ideally, I believe, in the future, possibly a few of the Endurance GT races we can cross courses eventually.”
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