Strap yourself in, as we set off on a high-speed run through the latest F1 news headlines, from 12 October.

Fernando Alonso got an unexpected mention as the court case involving Alex Palou and McLaren continues, while the team in papaya has been placed on high alert by rival Red Bull apparently solving a critical RB21 issue. All this and more, so let’s get to it.

Even Fernando Alonso couldn’t win in IndyCar with McLaren

A London High Court case is ongoing featuring multi-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou and McLaren, which is claiming $20.7 million in damages after Palou reneged on his contract.

Palou’s defence is based on his claim that he was “deceived” – as per his solicitor Nick De Marco KC – by McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, with the apparent inference of an F1 seat opportunity.

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