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A landscape-altering IndyCar has major ramifications not only for the two legendary squads involved, but also reigning champion Alex Palou and Jamie Chadwick
Alex Palou, the reigning champion in IndyCar, has signed a new multi-year contract with Chip Ganassi Racing, despite an ongoing lawsuit with McLaren over a deal he allegedly signed for 2024. The contract details were not announced due to the legal issues, but it was confirmed that Palou will be returning to Ganassi. The DHL sponsorship for Palou was announced as a multi-year arrangement, leading to speculation that it is included in his new deal. The court case with McLaren is expected to continue into 2024, with no timeline set yet. Ganassi expressed his support for Palou, highlighting his impressive statistics in the series and considering the lawsuit as a minor obstacle. Ultimately, Palou must remain focused and perform on the track despite the legal situation.
