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Callum Ilott’s substitution tour with Arrow McLaren is expected to continue on Wednesday and Thursday in what would be his fifth appearance in the No. 6 Chevy. The Briton would step in again for th…
Callum Ilott is expected to continue his substitution tour with Arrow McLaren on Wednesday and Thursday, marking his fifth appearance in the No. 6 Chevy as he fills in for the injured David Malukas at the Indy Open Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This test is the only pre-event opportunity for the Indy 500, with Ilott joining teammates Pato O’Ward, Alexander Rossi, and Kyle Larson. Uncertainty looms due to forecasted rain on both days and IndyCar not planning to run on Friday, raising questions about the amount of track time available for the drivers. This opportunity at the Indy Open Test will be Ilott’s final stand-in chance, as his full-season commitment driving for Herta Team Jota in the FIA World Endurance Championship clashes with the upcoming race at Long Beach. Arrow McLaren hopes for Malukas to return at Long Beach to steer the No. 6 Chevy towards success in the busy racing schedule ahead, but a replacement driver may be necessary if Malukas is unable to compete in upcoming races.
