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McLaren’s ongoing lawsuit against Alex Palou over his breach of contract related to driving services in IndyCar and F1 has
In court documents analyzed by The IndyStar, McLaren detailed changes to its claim against two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou. The lawsuit now seeks to recover $31.5 million, an increase from the initial $22 million claim. Part of the updated figure is related to losses from renegotiating a sponsorship deal with NTT. McLaren asserts that the sponsorship change alone cost the team nearly $8 million, leading to adjustments in the lawsuit figures. Palou’s decision to join Chip Ganassi Racing led to a new deal with McLaren’s other IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward, resulting in additional costs. Despite Palou’s lawyers disputing McLaren’s claims, the legal battle continues as the 2024 racing season approaches, with Palou defending his title starting March 10.
