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McLaren and IndyCar champion Alex Palou will attempt to reach an agreement via mediation in London early next week.
McLaren is preparing to confront Alex Palou in mediation regarding their $30 million breach of contract lawsuit against the IndyCar champion. Palou, a Spanish driver currently racing in the 24 Hours of Daytona, will have to travel to London for the hearing following the conclusion of the Florida race. Mediation, unlike arbitration, does not require both parties to reach a settlement and allows them to reject any proposed resolutions. If mediation fails, a trial is expected later this year, as mentioned in RACER in September. This isn’t the first time Palou has been through such a process, as he previously breached a contract with Chip Ganassi Racing but settled through mediation, modifying his agreement with McLaren to join in 2024. This dispute has caused ripple effects, leading McLaren to sign David Malukas as a replacement for Palou, who later left the team due to an injury-triggered exit clause.
