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Team Penske has announced that David Malukas will be joining the team and taking over the iconic #12 entry for the 2026 IndyCar season and beyond. Malukas has had an eventful tenure in IndyCar so far, driving for Dale Coyne Racing, Meyer Shank Racing, and most recently AJ Foyt Racing in his four years in […]
David Malukas is set to join Team Penske for the 2026 IndyCar season, taking over the iconic #12 entry. Malukas has had a varied career in IndyCar, driving for several teams including Dale Coyne Racing and AJ Foyt Racing. He was sidelined by a wrist injury while with Arrow McLaren in 2024, eventually leading to his drop from the team. Malukas was believed to be a potential fit for Team Penske, and with Will Power’s departure, he now has the opportunity to fill that coveted seat. The young driver expressed his excitement at the prospect of racing for such a prestigious team and following in the footsteps of legends like Power. Malukas’ multi-year contract makes him the youngest driver on Team Penske’s three-car lineup for the upcoming season.
