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Malukas suffers fractured hand after mountain biking incident
Malukas, 22, is entering his third season in the IndyCar Series, but it will be his first with Arrow McLaren after being confirmed in the team’s 2024 lineup during last season’s finale at Laguna Seca. The injury he sustained was incurred while biking out west, resulting in a confirmed fracture. Plans are in place for him to undergo an operation on Tuesday afternoon, with uncertainties lingering about his participation in the upcoming races. The team representative mentioned that the recovery timeline will become clearer after the operation. Arrow McLaren signed Malukas after a contract dispute involving Alex Palou, the reigning two-time IndyCar Series champion. Malukas had driven for Dale Coyne Racing with HMD Motorsports in the past two seasons, achieving two podium finishes, one being a runner-up, in 34 starts.
