Spanish driver Alex Palou became the champion. Indycar Series In 2021, he will become the reserve driver for the McLaren team in the 2023 Formula 1 season, the British team announced on Thursday.
Palou, 25, will be able to fulfill his duties as reserve pilot “As long as it doesn’t contradict their commitments in the Indycar formula”McLaren says.
The Spaniard attended a free practice session with the British team on the occasion of this year’s Formula 1 United States GP. MCL35M in Barcelona and Spielberg as part of the pilot development programme.
in the formula indicarPalau has achieved four wins and fifteen podiums to date, becoming the first Spaniard to win the title in 2021.
“I’m excited to be part of the McLaren team as reserve driver in 2023. I’ve tested both the MCL35M and the MCL36 and it’s been a great experience, so I look forward to collaborating on next year’s car.” I want to continue my development as a driver and I appreciate McLaren’s confidence in me.Palau said in a McLaren statement.
team managerAndreas Seidl, He underlines that Palau was “impressed by the free practice session in Austin and the driver development tests. He has already had many successes in motorsport, especially the 2021 Indycar title, and it’s great that he’s been able to expand his role in the team.”