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Callum Ilott will get a second weekend behind the wheel of an IndyCar to start the 2024 season Arrow McLaren
Ilott filled in for injured David Malukas at the season opener in St. Petersburg, finishing 13th in the #6 car. Malukas dislocated his wrist in a biking accident and is expected to return for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in April. Confirmation of Malukas’s participation in future events was uncertain until doctors assess his progress. Ilott will also test with Arrow McLaren at Barber Motorsport Park before the $1 million challenge on March 24. His performance is crucial for assisting teammates Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi with setups for the season. Following his stint with McLaren, Ilott will resume his duties with Team Jota in the WEC Hypercar class for the rest of the year.