McLaren have been accused of “playing the victim” by Chip Ganassi, after Spanish IndyCar driver Alex Palou sensationally pulled the plug on a signed contract with the British team for 2024. It was reported by Association Press that the 2021 IndyCar Champion had pulled out of a deal to join McLaren next season as planned,
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Monaco Increase Management (MIM) have dropped IndyCar star Alex Palou, after the championship leader rejected a deal he signed to join McLaren next season. PlanetF1.com have reported that Palou has gone against his agreement to join McLaren in 2024, without informing his management team who worked on creating the deal in the first place. A
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It has been reported that IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou is trying to make a move to Formula 1, at least that’s what his management company are supposedly pushing for. According to reports, Palou’s management company, Monaco Increased Management (MIM), are trying to get a 2024 F1 seat for the Spaniard. Palou is currently destroying
MoreIt’s seemingly an exciting time for Spanish IndyCar driver Alex Palou, following on from his Formula 1 FP1 debut at the United States Grand Prix. The 2021 IndyCar Champion has quickly risen onto McLaren’s radar in recent years, with the Spaniard having become part of the Woking-based side’s driver development programme where he tests old McLaren F1 cars. Prior to his FP1 appearance
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McLaren decided to fulfil their young driver session requirement in Austin, putting Indycar champion Alex Palou in the car for one of Friday’s practice sessions. The Spaniard was left amazed by the McLaren, claiming the step up between Indycar and Formula 1 is immeasurable. “I’d like to say it’s similar to Indycar because I want
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With just four races remaining this season and a young driver requirement to complete, McLaren have announced that IndyCar drivers Alex Palou and Pato O’Ward will each take part in an FP1 session before the end of the season. Palou is set to replace Daniel Ricciardo at next weekend’s United States Grand Prix, whereas O’Ward will sit
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The FIA seemingly accidentally shared a tweet by Canal Plus Formula 1 journalist Laurent Dupin which appeared to accuse McLaren of dealing in bad faith. The Woking-based team are set to become embroiled in another legal battle after Oscar Piastri’s manager, Mark Webber, reportedly signed an agreement with them for his driver to join their
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Chip Ganassi driver Alex Palou has conceded that he expected his team to file a lawsuit after he agreed a deal with McLaren hours after his current side announced an extension. Palou took three wins with the Chip Ganassi IndyCar team last season, but has failed to add any more to his tally in 2022
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McLaren looked at some alternative options before Daniel Ricciardo’s confirmation that he will be remaining in their Formula 1 team next season. The Australian has been off the pace of team-mate Lando Norris since he joined the side at the beginning of last year, and he has now been out-qualified 24 times in 33 races
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IndyCar champion Alex Palou is set to join McLaren Arrow SP for the 2023 season after he was announced at the Indiana-based side hours after a removed false statement from Chip Ganassi. Palou won the crown in only his second season in the American series, and his first with Chip Ganassi, winning three races in
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