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The court case involving Alex Palou and McLaren continued on Friday in London.
Alex Palou denied ever speaking with Zak Brown about a potential announcement of his move to McLaren in IndyCar as he finished giving evidence at London’s High Court. Palou is being sued by McLaren Indy LLC for breach of contract, after backing out of a commitment to drive for the team’s US operation due to a failed F1 seat. Despite signing initial and subsequent contracts with McLaren, Palou expressed doubts about the project after losing the 2024 F1 seat to Oscar Piastri. He claimed he never had a conversation about joining the press conference announcing his move to McLaren, contrary to Brown’s witness statement. The dispute between Palou and McLaren played out publicly during his trial at the High Court, with conflicting testimonies and allegations being raised. The legal battle between the parties highlighted the complexities and challenges of contractual agreements in elite motorsport.
