US EditionZak Brown Denies Destroying Evidence as Mclaren’s Palou Saga Intensifies
McLaren seeks $21 million in damages after Alex Palou breached a 2022 IndyCar contract, disputing claims over a promised Formula One opportunity.
- On Friday, Alex Palou began giving evidence in London, admitting breaching his IndyCar contract as McLaren Racing pursues $20.7 million in damages.
- The dispute stems from a 2022 agreement for Palou to drive in 2024–2026, but he withdrew after feeling McLaren lacked commitment and viewed their F1 offer as a negotiating tactic.
- McLaren says the breach forced driver rotations, sponsorship renegotiations, and lost revenue, with Nolan Siegel bringing $1.25 million funding amid 'crisis mode' disruptions.
- Courtroom exchanges centered on accusations that Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO, deleted WhatsApp messages, which he denied, while Palou's counsel Luca De Marco pressed claims as the trial nears its November close.
- Flavio Briatore, Alpine's de facto team principal, predicted 'everything will change' for Lewis Hamilton next year after his frustrating start at Scuderia Ferrari.
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McLaren-Boss Zak Brown is already in the next race – this time in court. In London, the American has to answer for a broken deal with IndyCar star Alex Palou. He is said to have promised Palou a Formula 1 cockpit. The background: Palou had already signed a contract with McLaren for the IndyCar season in 2024, but withdrew his commitment later. As a result, the British racing stable demands 20.7 million dollars in damages from the Spaniards and h…
Alex Palou claims McLaren's Zak Brown used 'not genuine' F1 offer as 'negotiating tactic' - The Mirror
Alex Palou and McLaren have been wrapped up in a legal battle after the four-time IndyCar champion and reigning Indy 500 winner pulled out of a deal to drive for Arrow McLaren
The Spanish pilot Alex Palou is sued by the McLaren team, which claims $25 million for a breach of contract.
Evening Standard
McLaren not ‘genuine’ about giving me F1 seat, Alex Palou tells High Court
Mr Palou began giving evidence at the High Court trial on Friday.
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