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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou looks on at preseason IndyCar testing at Sebring. The four-time champion and defending Indy 500 winner reached a final settlement with McLaren Racing over their 2023-24 contract saga.
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Final settlement between Alex Palou and McLaren reached following contract saga

Lenny Sundahl04 mins

In separate statements, all parties involved in the Alex Palou contract dispute with McLaren Racing announced a final settlement. This announcement comes after a final verdict against the four-time IndyCar champion and defending Indy 500 winner in a breach of contract case brought by McLaren. An end to the convoluted Ganassi-McLaren-Palou saga The saga began…

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Kyffin Simpson
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Simpson aiming high for big results in 2026 IndyCar season

Ana Sorge05 mins

Kyffin Simpson is heading into his third NTT IndyCar season, piloting the No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. The Cayman Islands-born racer is looking to carry the momentum and strong team chemistry from past seasons into podiums and wins for 2026. Simpson spoke to Pit Debrief and other media outlets about his hopes for the…

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Meyer Shank Racing driver Felix Rosenqvist highlighted the need to learn from reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou ahead of the 2026 season.
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Rosenqvist on learning from champion Palou ahead of 2026 IndyCar season

Disha Rawal06 mins

Felix Rosenqvist heads into the 2026 IndyCar season on strong footing. The Swede drove superbly in 2025, finishing a strong P6 in the standings and scoring a podium at Road America. Rosenqvist continues to pilot the No. 60 Honda for Meyer Shank Racing alongside teammate Marcus Armstrong. Rosenqvist spoke about the upcoming 2026 season during…

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Álex Palou heads into the 2026 IndyCar season as the clear favourite to take a fifth title. He is also going for four in a row.
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Alex Palou will try but is “pretty certain” 2025 IndyCar dominance will not be repeated in 2026

James O'Connor06 mins

Alex Palou heads into the 2026 IndyCar season as the clear favourite to take a fifth title. The four-time champion is looking to make it four titles in a row this year as well. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver saw his case against McLaren come to an end earlier this month. His complete focus and…

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McLaren secures $12M in damages after legal battle with Alex Palou over broken F1 and IndyCar contract agreement
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McLaren awarded over $12m in damages in Palou contract dispute

Magdalena Put04 mins

McLaren successfully secured over $12 million in damages after taking legal action against four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou, who previously served as the team’s F1 reserve driver; CEO Zak Brown hailed the outcome as “entirely appropriate,” while Palou expressed disappointment over the court’s decision. The compensation covers a range of commercial and contractual impacts stemming…

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Palou shared harsh accusations against Brown and McLaren F1 as the $21 million lawsuit continues

Ana-Maria Andronic04 mins

New testimony in the ongoing lawsuit between IndyCar champion Alex Palou and McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown revealed jarring allegations. The Indy500 winner claimed Brown made promises for Palou’s future in F1 with McLaren. The CEO denied ever making such agreements. Moreover, this legal dispute brought out accusations from both parties. With Palou completely frustrated…

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Chip Ganassi reflected on Alex Palou's trajectory toward joining a list of IndyCar greats and how the champion has been dominant this season.
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Chip Ganassi reflects on Palou’s 2025 IndyCar dominance and legacy

Maahika Banerjee03 mins

In a season where Alex Palou has firmly cemented his place as one of the greatest talents of his era, Chip Ganassi believes there’s no question that the Spaniard belongs in the conversation with IndyCar’s current elites. The 2025 championship winner came within a caution of notching a ninth win of the season at Milwaukee,…

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Alex Palou F1 Red Bull rumours squashed by Ganassi
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Alex Palou Red Bull F1 rumours squashed by Ganassi

Shania Wallage04 mins

Alex Palou cemented his fourth IndyCar Championship in the last five seasons at Portland International Raceway, after title contender Pato O’Ward lost power early in the race. In addition to this latest success, Palou also claimed championships in 2021, 2023, and 2024, further solidifying his dominance in the series. Following his title win, rumours circulated…

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