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McLaren was suing IndyCar driver Alex Palou for nearly $20 million dollars in a UK court after a breach of contract from the Spanish driver.
McLaren has received a multi-million dollar payout from the UK High Court following a trial involving IndyCar’s Alex Palou. Palou breached his contract with McLaren in 2023 to join their IndyCar team and F1 program as a test and reserve driver, leading to legal action. Although Palou admitted to the breach, he claimed it was due to broken promises of an F1 race seat by 2024. The trial at London’s High Court in October 2025 involved testimonies from Palou and McLaren Racing CEO, Zak Brown. The court ruled that Palou does not owe McLaren anything in the F1 context but owes them over $10 million for IndyCar-related losses and damages. The total sum could potentially reach $12.6 million USD, significantly less than the original $20 million sought by McLaren.
