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Arrow McLaren confirms Ilott for St. Pete IndyCar opener
Callum Ilott will be driving the No. 6 Chevrolet-powered car, replacing David Malukas, who is recovering from wrist surgery. Ilott, a 25-year-old Briton, has previously substituted for Malukas during pre-season testing. He has 36 IndyCar starts with Juncos Hollinger Racing, earning five top-10 finishes. Ilott has experience in Formula 1 as a test driver for Ferrari and reserve driver for Alfa Romeo in 2021. This is a one-off deal for Ilott, as Arrow McLaren continues to evaluate future driver options while Malukas recovers. Although Ilott may participate in the non-points exhibition at The Thermal Club, his status remains unknown. He is simultaneously competing in the 2024 World Endurance Championship with Jota Sport.
