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McLaren admits Malukas injury “more serious than we thought”
David Malukas was brought in to replace Felix Rosenqvist for the 2023 IndyCar season but was sidelined due to a mountain biking accident that required surgery on his left wrist, preventing him from racing. McLaren leaned on Callum Ilott as a substitute driver, who has also been racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Theo Pourchaire stepped in for Malukas at certain races, including Long Beach, with his future races dependent on Malukas’ recovery. Team officials expressed uncertainty about Malukas’s return and the need to balance his health with the team’s performance, with the possibility of parting ways being considered. Malukas is currently undergoing rehab with an unclear timeline for his recovery, leading to questions about the team’s contingency plan for future races.
