McLaren awarded $12 million in lawsuit against IndyCar champ Alex Palou

2025 Indy 500 winner Alex Palou on win: 'There's nothing like this' Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou secured his first IndyCar win on an oval track with his first-place finish at the 2025 Indy 500. A UK court ordered IndyCar driver Alex Palou to pay over $12 million in damages to McLaren Racing for breach of contract.The lawsuit stemmed from Palou's 2023 decision to remain with Chip Ganassi Racing instead of honoring a deal to join McLaren in 2024.Palou stated his decision was based on a lack of a clear path to a Formula 1 seat with McLaren. McLaren Racing and Arrow McLaren were awarded more than $12 million in damages in the UK Commercial Court case against star IndyCar driver Alex...