Reigning IndyCar Champion Alex Palou has admitted that he violated his contract with McLaren, which has resulted in a $23 million lawsuit against him. Palou admitted that he ‘renounced his contractual obligations’ in court, as he “lost trust and confidence” that the Woking-based team had the intentions on helping him get into Formula 1. McLaren
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In May 2021, Mercedes made an announcement that garnered significant attention in the motorsport world, stating that Romain Grosjean would undertake a Formula 1 test with them at Paul Ricard in the subsequent month. For Grosjean, this opportunity was a glimmer of hope following the early end of his F1 career the year before, a
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean has revealed that he’s “commenced” legal action against Andretti Autosport, after the side dropped him from their 2024 Indycar driver line-up. Andretti came to the decision to axe the Frenchman after deciding to reduce their roster from four cars to three, with Grosjean’s seat being removed as a result. Grosjean
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McLaren are attempting to sue reigning IndyCar Champion Alex Palou for over $23 million, after he turned his back on a signed contract to join the Woking-based team. Palou had been contracted to leave Chip Ganassi Racing at the end of 2023 to join the Arrows McLaren outfit for 2024, something he’s backtracked on in
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IndyCar driver Agustin Canapino has asserted that 2023 champion and former McLaren test and reserve driver Alex Palou is, in his opinion, a “more complete driver” than Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen, citing Palou’s prowess on oval circuits as a distinguishing factor. Max Verstappen, currently poised to secure his third consecutive F1 World Championship, has
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IndyCar driver Agustin Canapino believes two-time IndyCar Champion Alex Palou is the “best driver in the world”, rather than two-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen. Palou recently claimed his second IndyCar title in three seasons following a dominant display in 2023, similar to how Verstappen has been far superior over the competition in F1.
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In the midst of a remarkable IndyCar season, Alex Palou found himself at a crossroads, questioning his original plan to leave Chip Ganassi Racing for a potential opportunity with Arrow McLaren. As he reflected on his journey, Palou shared his insights into the critical decision that ultimately shaped his career. Palou’s season began with a
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Juri Vips, the former reserve driver for Red Bull’s Formula 1 team, is set to embark on a new chapter in his racing career by making his IndyCar debut with Rahal Letterman Lanigan for the remainder of the 2023 season. This opportunity marks Vips’ return to competitive racing after a tumultuous period that saw his
MoreReports suggest that McLaren is seeking between £20m – £30m in damages from Alex Palou for breaching his contract with them. The Spanish racer has been served with relevant legal documents, issued by a UK court. McLaren will be seeking restitution from both Palou and his racing entity ALPA Racing USA. Palou chose to join
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IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou has sensationally pulled out of a deal to join McLaren in the single-seater series next season, despite having signed a contract. The Spaniard has reportedly told the British team that he has “no intention” of moving to McLaren in 2024, something McLaren CEO Zak Brown has labelled as “extremely disappointing”.
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