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McLaren signs IndyCar champion Alex Palou for 2023

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McLaren has signed Alex Palou for the 2023 season with the addition of Formula 1 seat time

In a shocking twist after Chip Ganassi announced it was extending reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou’s contract, Palou has denounced the team and signed up for Mclaren. McLaren’s long bid to attract Palou with a significant salary and F1 seat time was never over, but earlier this week, Ganassi’s announcement that it had extended Palou’s contract included a quote from Palou endorsing the situation. This is indeed surprising that things have changed so soon and Palou is now a part of McLaren’s driver roster for 2023.

Palou took to Twitter to announce his McLaren move and claim that the quote issued by Ganassi wasn’t from him. Shortly after McLaren announced Palou, confirming he will get F1 seat time alongside O’Ward and Colton Herta – who tested at Portimao earlier this week – Palou followed up with his Tweet confirmation too.

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing sounds really happy with the deal. “We have always said that we want the best talent at McLaren, and it’s exciting to be able to include Alex on that list.I’m also looking forward to seeing him get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car as part of our Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) programme alongside Pato O’Ward and Colton Herta as we continue to build our driver talent“, said Brown.

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McLaren’s announcement doesn’t confirm Palou will race in IndyCar, only that he’ll join the McLaren Racing family. However, the prospect of getting F1 seat time is certainly very promising for the youngster.

“I’m extremely excited to join the driver roster for such an iconic team as McLaren. I’m excited to be able to show what I can do behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car and looking at what doors that may open. I want to thank everyone at Chip Ganassi Racing for everything they have done for me”, said Palou after the official announcement from McLaren.

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Sarbik Dutta

My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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