English Judge Orders INDYCAR’s Alex Palou to Pay $12 Million to McLaren

A judge in England has awarded McLaren Racing more than $12 million in its lawsuit against INDYCAR star Alex Palou. McLaren Racing originally asked for $31 million in damages after Palou backed out of a contract he signed in 2022 to drive for McLaren from 2024-2026. Palou, who signed a deal to remain at Chip Ganassi Racing in 2023, had already admitted a breach of contract. The six-week trial last fall in England only determined the damages. Palou won the INDYCAR title in 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. His most recent title was the most dominant, as he won eight…