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McLaren name Alex Palou reserve driver for F1 team

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McLaren name Alex Palou reserve driver for F1 team

McLaren name Alex Palou reserve driver for F1 team. Palu won the 2021 IndyCar championship for Chip Ganassi Racing. He will drive for McLaren in 2023. He made his F 1 debut at the United States Grand Prix in October. The 25-year-old Spaniard has four wins and 15 podiums through three Indy Car seasons. he is the only Spaniards to win the championship. His contract with Ganassis ends at end of the upcoming season.

McLaren name Alex Palou reserve driver for F1 team.

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