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Ilott to replace Malukas for Arrow McLaren in upcoming IndyCar hybrid test
The 25-year-old Briton, Callum Ilott, stepped in to replace Malukas, who was injured while mountain biking and had to undergo surgery, putting him out of the competition for at least six weeks. Ilott previously raced for Juncos Hollinger Racing in IndyCar, achieving a fifth-place finish in 2023. Due to not having an IndyCar drive this season, Ilott switched to the World Endurance Championship to race a Porsche 963 for Jota in the Hypercar category. Ilott expressed sympathy for Malukas and his team and is grateful for the opportunity to test with Arrow McLaren, potentially filling in for Malukas at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The team is working on finalizing its roster for the upcoming race, considering Ilott as a potential replacement option.
