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Alex Palou Ordered to Pay McLaren $12 Million

1/23/2026

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A UK court ordered IndyCar driver Alex Palou to pay McLaren Racing for breach of contract.
The suit followed Palou's decision to stay with Chip Ganassi Racing instead of joining McLaren in 2024.
McLaren had sought nearly $30 million but was awarded $12 million, largely for sponsorship and driver salaries.
Palou said McLaren suffered no real loss.
Both parties are at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona this weekend.

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A UK court ordered IndyCar driver Alex Palou to pay McLaren Racing for breach of contract.
The suit followed Palou's decision to stay with Chip Ganassi Racing instead of joining McLaren in 2024.
McLaren had sought nearly $30 million but was awarded $12 million, largely for sponsorship and driver salaries.
Palou said McLaren suffered no real loss.
Both parties are at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona this weekend.