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Arrow McLaren has announced that Callum Ilott will fill in for an injured David Malukas at the team’s preseason test
Callum Ilott will have a test session at Homestead-Miami Speedway to familiarize himself with the car and team in case he is needed to race in the #6 entry at the start of the season. David Malukas was supposed to debut with Arrow McLaren at St. Petersburg but injured his wrist in a biking accident. Ilott expressed sympathy for Malukas and the team, while also feeling privileged to test with Arrow McLaren, offering to assist in any way possible. Ilott has been considered as a potential replacement for Malukas but a final decision has not yet been made. Team Principal Gavin Ward mentioned exploring options with the #6 crew and is looking forward to potentially confirming the roster for St. Petersburg soon. As Ilott had recently departed from Juncos Hollinger Racing, he is available to substitute for the IndyCar season opener and also has a gap in his schedule for the WEC and the $1 million challenge from The Thermal Club.
