“Something with this team & Spaniards,” F1 fans react as McLaren entrusts Alex Palou with the reserve driver role for 2023
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Alex Palou, the former IndyCar Champion, has been appointed as the reserve driver of the McLaren F1 team for the 2023 season. The hype around the Spaniard’s appointment is real and his fans can’t wait to see their starlet in the F1 paddock again.
It has also come out that Alex Palou will also be doing his IndyCar duties alongside the reserve driver role at McLaren. He will be available for all F1 events that do not collide with the schedule of the IndyCar series.
The 25-year-old is an exceptional driver, and on what the Woking-based team saw of him during the US GP FP1 session, and the team’s Driver Development testing program, Andreas Seidl and Co. have decided to appoint him as the reserve driver for next year.
Fans’ reactions to the appointment of Alex Palou as reserve driver for 2023
Alex Palou has a strong reputation as a racing driver in the IndyCar circuit, and his ardent believers after hearing the news of his appointment, are over the moon and have come up with their reactions.
Alex Palou is looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead of him
Alex Palou has been doing his trade in the IndyCar series for quite some time and it was only during this year, that he was brought into the F1 fold by McLaren.
The pinnacle of motor racing is a whole different ball game as compared to the IndyCar, but despite the challenges that are headed his way next year, Palou is excited and ready to take on the mantle of reserve driver.
While talking about his appointment, Palou has recently added, “I’m excited to be part of the McLaren team as one of their reserve drivers in 2023.”
“I’ve been behind the wheel of both the MCL35M and MCL36 and it has been a great experience, so I can’t wait for the involvement with next year’s car.“
“I look forward to continuing my development as a driver and I appreciate the trust McLaren has in me with this new role next year.”
Alex Palou has thanked the papaya-colored outfit for entrusting him with the reserve driver role and has made it known that he is eagerly awaiting the next F1 season to get going.
McLaren has got three fairly young drivers on its books for 2023, and considering that only one of them has raced in F1 before, how do you see the team fairing next year?
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