Alex Palou: ‘McLaren contract was based on lies – I’ll be paying for years’
Alex Palou has dominated IndyCar racing in recent seasons but claims that he’s not even among the series’ highest-earners as a result of McLaren’s $20.7m case against him
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Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
IndyCar champion Alex Palou insists Formula 1 continues to be his “dream” and admits he was ready to give up on his drive in the American series
Alex Palou says that the “only attraction” in signing an IndyCar deal with McLaren was the chance to move to F1. But he decided to breach that contract after the team signed Oscar Piastri, according to a High Court witness statement
Two decades on from his unforgettable charge from 17th to victory in Suzuka, Kimi Räikkönen’s 2005 triumph remains one of Formula 1’s greatest comebacks, but it’s not the only one
Led by the news of Kalle Rovanperä’s unexpected decision to leave the WRC, we explore some of the most shocking retirements in motor sport history
Mohammed Ben Sulayem faces a rare challenge to his FIA presidency as three potential candidates have thrown their hat into the ring
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown was accused in court of deleting crucial WhatsApp messages, on his second day of giving evidence in the $20.7m case between his team and IndyCar champion Alex Palou
When Lando Norris pitted to avoid being overtaken by Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, he closed off the strategy that could have won him the F1 race; one that was proven by Lewis Hamilton back in 2014
Alex Palou has dominated IndyCar racing in recent seasons but claims that he’s not even among the series’ highest-earners as a result of McLaren’s $20.7m case against him
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
IndyCar champion Alex Palou insists Formula 1 continues to be his “dream” and admits he was ready to give up on his drive in the American series
Alex Palou says that the “only attraction” in signing an IndyCar deal with McLaren was the chance to move to F1. But he decided to breach that contract after the team signed Oscar Piastri, according to a High Court witness statement
Two decades on from his unforgettable charge from 17th to victory in Suzuka, Kimi Räikkönen’s 2005 triumph remains one of Formula 1’s greatest comebacks, but it’s not the only one
Led by the news of Kalle Rovanperä’s unexpected decision to leave the WRC, we explore some of the most shocking retirements in motor sport history
Mohammed Ben Sulayem faces a rare challenge to his FIA presidency as three potential candidates have thrown their hat into the ring
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown was accused in court of deleting crucial WhatsApp messages, on his second day of giving evidence in the $20.7m case between his team and IndyCar champion Alex Palou
When Lando Norris pitted to avoid being overtaken by Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, he closed off the strategy that could have won him the F1 race; one that was proven by Lewis Hamilton back in 2014
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
When Lando Norris pitted to avoid being overtaken by Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, he closed off the strategy that could have won him the F1 race; one that was proven by Lewis Hamilton back in 2014
McLaren’s stronger pace was undone by internal tactics, allowing Russell’s Mercedes to take a comfortable Singapore GP victory. Mark Hughes analyses the Marina Bay race
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Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Alex Palou has dominated IndyCar racing in recent seasons but claims that he’s not even among the series’ highest-earners as a result of McLaren’s $20.7m case against him
IndyCar champion Alex Palou insists Formula 1 continues to be his “dream” and admits he was ready to give up on his drive in the American series
Alex Palou says that the “only attraction” in signing an IndyCar deal with McLaren was the chance to move to F1. But he decided to breach that contract after the team signed Oscar Piastri, according to a High Court witness statement
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