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McLaren Sues Alex Palou for $20M Contract Breach
10/1/2025
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- McLaren Racing's London lawsuit seeks $20 million from Alex Palou for breach of contract.
- Palou signed a three-year McLaren deal in 2022 but stayed with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR).
- McLaren says Palou's decision caused losses, including a $400,000 signing bonus, with a possible 2026 verdict.
- Palou's lawyers counter losses are exaggerated, and both sides seek driver-contract precedents.
