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Arrow McLaren announced Monday that it has released David Malukas from its IndyCar team, citing his extended recovery timeline as
The 22-year-old injured his wrist in a mountain biking accident back in February, and an initial six-week timeline was given for his return to racing. However, his recovery has been slower than expected, and he has missed all the races to date in the 2024 season. Malukas recently had the pins removed from his hand and indicated that he would not be ready to race in two weeks for the Sonsio Grand Prix at the IMS road course. The team has called in Callum Ilott and Theo Pourchaire to take Malukas’ place in the #6 entry for the first part of the year as they aim for a more stable offering. Malukas now finds himself without a contract for his third IndyCar season, missing out on showcasing his skills at one of the bigger teams in the paddock and offering a solid arrangement for the upcoming Indianapolis 500. Arrow McLaren has yet to announce a full-time replacement for Malukas, with news anticipated to be released within the next week.
