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David Malukas is betting on a new level of maturity to help him climb the standings in his fourth season driving in IndyCar. The 23-year-old is coming off a less than ideal season that saw him sit out the first seven rounds while recovering from a hand injury. His extended time out of the car […]
The 23-year-old racer had a challenging season due to a hand injury that kept him out of the first seven rounds and led to Arrow McLaren releasing him. He found a ride with Meyer Shank Racing for the latter part of the season. Securing a contract with AJ Foyt Racing for the upcoming season, Malukas aims for a more stable year and a chance to apply the knowledge gained while sidelined. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the engineer’s perspective and learning from the experience. Malukas focused on staying healthy, underwent a final hand surgery, and is determined to start the 2025 season strong. Driving the #4 car for AJ Foyt Racing alongside Santino Ferrucci, Malukas anticipates a successful partnership at the upcoming race in St. Petersburg on March 2.
