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Alex Palou is at London’s High Court today to give evidence in his legal battle with McLaren.
Alex Palou vehemently denied misleading McLaren as he testified in his ongoing trial at London’s High Court.
McLaren Indy LLC is seeking nearly $20 million from Palou and APA Racing USA LLC for breach of contract in IndyCar.
Palou signed a contract with McLaren in March 2022 but was later replaced by rookie Oscar Piastri for the 2023 season.
Despite the circumstances, Palou insisted he never intended to deceive McLaren about his intention to drive for their IndyCar team.
Ultimately, Palou expressed his desire for a 2024 F1 seat, leading to a legal battle with McLaren over the contract breach.
Palou’s testimony shed light on the complex negotiations and decisions that ultimately led to his departure from McLaren and renewed commitment to Chip Ganassi Racing.
