This all was taking place as Formula One Racing at the Italian Grand Prix in Italy had a disgraceful race finish with the safety car leading the way to the checkered flag. The latest F1 mishap in a continuing season of rules, race and driver screw-ups. However, in the big-money often fan-unfriendly world of professional sports, Palou took the Laguna victory after a troubled summer marked by a still-unresolved contractual lawsuit dispute for his driving services next season between Chip Ganassi Racing and McLaren Racing. The rumored buy out price for the disputed contract is $10 million to Ganassi. Given Palou’s driving skills, he can clearly thrive in whatever car or series he ends up in. And at the top levels of motorsports, this cost isn’t even deserving of a footnote in a financial statement since overall it’s not material in AutoInformed’s view.