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Ilott has “all the opportunity to do a good job” with Arrow McLaren shot in St. Pete
The 25-year-old Briton has been selected to drive Arrow McLaren’s No. 6 Chevrolet for the IndyCar Series season opener in place of the injured David Malukas. Ilott has had an interesting journey, with previous IndyCar experience and stints as a test driver for Ferrari and reserve driver for Alfa Romeo in F1. After being without a full-time ride in IndyCar for 2024, he joined the FIA World Endurance Championship where he achieved a podium result in the Hypercar category. The strategic alliance between Arrow McLaren and JHR facilitated Ilott’s transition to the team for the season opener. Despite challenges with traveling due to WEC obligations, Ilott is gradually acclimating to the resources and team size differences between Arrow McLaren and his previous team, Juncos Hollinger Racing. He is optimistic and looking forward to fully immerse himself in his new role with Arrow McLaren at St. Petersburg.
