2021 IndyCar champion Palou joins McLaren as F1 reserve driver

The Spaniard, who took his first IndyCar title with Ganassi in only his second season in the series, made his grand prix weekend debut this year when he drove the McLaren in opening practice for the United States Grand Prix.

He had also tested the MCL35M at Barcelona and the Red Bull Ring as part of his role in the squad’s driver development programme.

Palou will compete in IndyCar next year, but will be serving as McLaren’s reserve whenever the American series’…