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The start of David Malukas’ 2024 IndyCar season was delayed, and the path of his IndyCar career changed, due to a left wrist injury suffered while riding a mountain bike in February. The 22-year-old originally planned to drive for Arrow McLaren this season, but he was not able to start the year in St. Petersburg […]
The 22-year-old driver was unable to start the season in St. Petersburg with Arrow McLaren due to an injury that prolonged his healing process and eventual release from the team. He returned to racing at Laguna Seca in June with Meyer Shank Racing for the rest of the season, despite his wrist still being wrapped and not fully healed. Even though he missed seven races, Malukas quickly caught up due to the ample data available, allowing him to adapt to the new hybrid system introduced post his return. Malukas admitted his hand was only at 85% health and wouldn’t be fully recovered until the next year. With the technical partnership between Andretti and Meyer Shank Racing teams, Malukas could access valuable data sources, resulting in impressive performances like his sixth-place finish in Toronto. Next year, he will be racing for AJ Foyt Racing, a move that some speculate could pave his way to join Team Penske in the future through their partnership.
