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F1 fans point out 'wasted opportunity' as McLaren confirm practice action for IndyCar duo
F1 practice sessions before the end of the season.Spaniard Alex Palou, who won the IndyCar crown in 2021, will take over Daniel Ricciardo's seat for free practice one at next weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin.McLaren tried to sign Palou for their IndyCar team for 2023, but after losing a legal dispute for his services, he will remain with the Chip Ganassi squad. However, the 25-year-old has been allowed to sign an F1 test deal with McLaren. READ MORE: Forgotten F1 tracks from Korean swamp to Vietnam circuit only raced on computer game The other driver is Mexican Pato O’Ward, who will replace Lando Norris for the first practice session at the season finale in Abu Dhabi next month.