McLaren have named 2021 IndyCar champion Alex Palou as one of their official reserve drivers for F1 2023
Team principal Andreas Seidl said Palou impressed McLaren during his first outing in their 2022 F1 car in Austin.
“The team are pleased to have Alex on board as one of our reserve drivers for next season,” Seidl added. “He impressed with his FP1 session in Austin and his driver development tests this year.“He has many notable motorsports achievements so far, particularly the 2021 INDYCAR championship title so it’s brilliant to be able to expand his role in the team and we look forward to working more closely with him.
“I look forward to continuing my development as a driver and I appreciate the trust McLaren have in me with this new role next year.”
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