Alex Palou’s lawyer has issued a press launch inside the wake of the Chip Ganassi Racing workforce suing Palou and his racing entity Alpa.
Because of sealed court docket docket paperwork, it is unclear what exactly Ganassi is suing Palou over.
On July 12 Ganassi launched it had extended Palou’s contract, sooner than Palou refuted the assertion attributed to him inside the workforce’s press launch by means of Twitter and said he had no intention of racing for Ganassi, as an alternative shifting to McLaren.
McLaren’s press launch and Palou’s Tweets had been paperwork that haven’t been sealed inside the case.
“We’re upset that Chip Ganassi Racing would attempt to keep Alex from a chance to compete in System 1, and way more so with CGR’s public court docket docket filings and continued commentary to the press on this matter,” be taught a press launch from Rachel E. Epstein , who’s Palou’s lawyer.
“Alex has always given his finest effort to CGR and it is unfortunate that CGR would attempt to deny Alex this opportunity.
“We would hope the occasions can resolve this amicably, however when not, we look ahead to resolving this matter in a personal arbitration, as CGR has requested.”
Ganassi has requested that McLaren and Palou responded to a request to supply proof and hopes {{that a}} listening to will happen sooner than the highest of August.
A press launch from Ganassi be taught: “Alex Palou is beneath contract with Chip Ganassi Racing by the highest of the 2023 season.
“He is a valued member of our workforce, and we’re going to proceed to assist him in chasing wins, podiums, and IndyCar championships.
“Because the outcomes of a competing racing workforce improperly making an attempt to contract with him not withstanding the clear phrases of our contract, we’re persevering with to approved course of pursuant to the contract.
“Any and all inquiries on the matter will seemingly be handled by our approved counsel.”
Palou will appear in a media bullpen on Thursday afternoon ahead of this weekend’s Indianapolis avenue course race.
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