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McLaren has prevailed in its lawsuit against star IndyCar driver Alex Palou by the UK court system. After a weeks long battle in court, it has been judged that Palou wronged McLaren by backing out of a signed contract to drive for the team. The now four-time IndyCar champion has been ordered to pay damages […]
McLaren won a lawsuit against IndyCar driver Alex Palou in the UK court system for breaching a signed contract to drive for the team.
The court ordered Palou to pay damages exceeding $12 million to compensate McLaren for commercial losses related to his contract breach regarding the 2024 IndyCar season.
Although McLaren sought damages for their Formula 1 business as well, the court only rewarded damages for the losses incurred on the IndyCar side of the operation.
Despite the legal battle, Palou continued to race for Chip Ganassi Racing, winning three consecutive IndyCar championships and solidifying his legacy in the sport.
McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, emphasizing the significant commercial impact caused by Palou’s breach of contract with the team.
