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David Malukas hasn’t started a race since signing for McLaren’s IndyCar team and it’s unclear when he will. Jack Benyon got unique insight on the situation from a past champion who’s right beside Malukas in his injury recovery
Due to David Malukas’s ongoing absence from racing for McLaren as a result of his pre-season hand injury, the pressure is mounting to find a solution, but one has yet to materialize. His IndyCar future is uncertain amid this challenging circumstance. Arrow McLaren has seen a turnover of up to seven contracted drivers in the past year, with Alex Palou’s decision to stay at Ganassi leading to Malukas taking his place. Stand-ins Callum Ilott and Theo Pourchaire have been stepping in for Malukas due to his injury. Malukas’s recovery has been complicated, with unconventional methods like stem cell injections in Panama to speed up healing. McLaren has been unable to fully utilize off-season signing Tony Kanaan, as his time is largely devoted to assisting Malukas in his recovery journey. Despite external speculation, McLaren remains committed to supporting Malukas through this challenging period.
