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Two decades apart, Scott Dixon and Alex Palou have gone about their business in different ways – yet their dalliances with F1 look set to produce like-for-like outcomes
Chip Ganassi Racing IndyCar team-mates Alex Palou and Scott Dixon have approached contracts and their future in Formula 1 in very different ways. Palou is currently being sued by McLaren over a deal he allegedly signed for 2024, while Dixon has never been involved in any controversies. Dixon had the opportunity to test with Williams in 2004 and considered a switch to F1, but ultimately decided to continue racing in IndyCar. His manager, Stefan Johansson, revealed that Williams was interested, but BMW didn’t want a rookie driver. Dixon made a career decision to stay in IndyCar and signed a long-term contract. In contrast, Palou’s chances of joining McLaren for 2024 and beyond were diminished when Oscar Piastri received a contract extension. Ultimately, Dixon missed out on an F1 race seat in 2005, while Palou’s future in F1 remains uncertain due to the ongoing legal dispute with McLaren.
