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See you in court! Why Palou’s latest contract flip infuriated McLaren
Alex Palou finds himself in a contractual dilemma, having signed two different contracts for two different teams in the same series. This situation is reminiscent of the contractual turmoil of past Formula 1 drivers like Jean Alesi. Palou’s chosen team, the same one that took him to court last year, has effectively taken him out of the running for a potential shot at F1 in the future. McLaren is now seeking $23 million in damages from Palou, while he contests the size of the compensation. The legal battle will be decided by a commercial court judge next year. Despite the controversy, Palou’s reasons for the split, claiming a lack of trust and confidence in the promised F1 race seat, are countered by McLaren as baseless.
