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McLaren's Brown Rejects Palou's Piastri Claim as 'Ludicrous'

This month, Zak Brown, McLaren chief executive, rejected Alex Palou's courtroom claim he had little say on signing Oscar Piastri, laughing off the suggestion ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
McLaren Racing is pursuing about $20m in damages after Palou backed out of a planned 2023 IndyCar move to Chip Ganassi Racing.
Alex Palou told the court last week that Brown said hiring Piastri was not his decision and pointed to then-team principal Andreas Seidl, which Brown disputes.
Oscar Piastri holds a 22-point lead over British teammate Lando Norris and has nine grand prix wins, while Zak Brown says McLaren secured a second consecutive constructors' title this month.
Both sides remain entrenched as the legal process continues with depositions, and McLaren argues it suffered sponsorship and planning losses after investing heavily to bring Piastri.

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McLaren CEO Zak Brown rejects Alex Palou’s Oscar Piastri claim as ‘ludicrous’

Palou stated at a court hearing that Brown was against signing the Formula One championship leader as a rookie three years ago. Read more at straitstimes.com.

1 day ago·Singapore

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McLaren boss Brown dismisses Palou’s Piastri comparison as ‘ludicrous’

McLaren boss Zak Brown has dismissed as ‘ludicrous’ a suggestion he was against signing Oscar Piastri, now the Formula One championship leader, as a rookie three years ago.

1 day ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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McLaren's Brown rejects Palou's Piastri claim as 'ludicrous'

LONDON: McLaren boss Zak Brown has dismissed as ‘ludicrous’ a suggestion he was against signing Oscar Piastri, now the Formula One championship leader, as a rookie three years ago.

2 days ago·Malaysia

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Brown responds to Palou's "ludicrous" claim about Piastri McLaren F1 signing

Zak Brown says it is 'ludicrous' to suggest that he did not want Oscar Piastri at McLaren in 2023

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Brown laughs off "clearly ludicrous" Palou court claims amid trial

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown describes claims made by Alex Palou during the court case into the Spaniard’s breach of IndyCar contract as “clearly ludicrous”.McLaren is seeking nearly $20 million in damages after Palou backed out of a move from Chip Ganassi Racing in late 2023, opting to stay with...

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Why Zak Brown was ‘amused’ by ‘ludicrous’ Alex Palou suggestions about Oscar Piastri

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has laughed off suggestions that he was not involved in recruiting Oscar Piastri to its Formula 1 team amid a legal battle with Alex Palou. The Woking-based squad has been embroiled in a $20 million breach of contract lawsuit with the four-time IndyCar champion, which triggered intriguing allegations. Palou, who was contracted to race for the British marque’s IndyCar team in 2023, seemingly backed out of his commitment to s…

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