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‘Even Lando paid’: McLaren lawsuit unveils F1 ‘pay to play’ reality
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16/10/2025 at 15:0816/10/2025 at 15:16 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The high-profile legal battle between McLaren and IndyCar champion Alex Palou has peeled back the curtain on Formula 1’s lesser-known financial realities – revealing the staggering costs some drivers face just to earn seat time in the sport. From Japanese talent Ryo Hirakawa's multi-million-dollar splurge to a mention of Lando Norris footing his own bill in his formative years with team papaya, the London High Court case has shed light on how rookies claw their way onto the F1 stage. McLaren is pursuing more than $20 million in damages from Palou, who walked away from a...
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