Overview

• McLaren is seeking about $19.7–$20 million in losses according to Reuters, while other filings reported by media place possible damages closer to $30–33 million.
• Palou’s lawyers accept a breach but argue McLaren overstated and mitigated its losses, asserting he owes nothing.
• Court filings say the claims center on sponsorship impacts, including nearly $23 million tied to NTT and almost $7 million in other prospects, plus driver salary adjustments and testing costs.
• Palou and McLaren CEO Zak Brown are slated to give evidence, with the judge-led proceeding expected to run into November.
• McLaren says Chip Ganassi Racing has agreed to cover any judgment, as Palou has continued to win titles with Ganassi after opting to stay with the team.