Overview
- Justice Simon Picken issued a detailed award exceeding $12 million, including $6.33 million tied to NTT, $2.05 million in performance revenue, $1.31 million in driver-salary effects, $500,000 from GM and at least $2 million in other sponsorship.
- The judge dismissed McLaren’s Formula 1 claims in full, restricting compensation to the team’s Arrow McLaren IndyCar operation.
- McLaren, which had reduced its original claim from nearly $30 million to about $20.7 million, said it will seek interest on the judgment and reimbursement of legal costs.
- Palou called the ruling overblown in a statement, emphasized the complete F1 dismissal and said he is considering his options with advisors.
- Chip Ganassi Racing reiterated full support for Palou and is covering his legal expenses as he remains with the team.