Callum Ilott, despite not having a permanent position, has been consistently seen in IndyCar races in 2024. Arrow McLaren has confirmed that he will have a second opportunity to drive an IndyCar at the start of the season. This comes as he fills in for the $1 million challenge at the Thermal Club. Ilott was already with the team in St. Petersburg for the season opener and will continue to pilot the #6 entry while David Malukas recovers from his injuries. Malukas dislocated his wrist in a mountain biking accident in February and is expected to take about seven weeks to fully recover. The confirmation of Ilott’s participation in the upcoming exhibition event and test session was only given on Thursday, as he and his doctors assess his progress. During the season opener, Malukas was present with the team but did not drive the car due to his injury. Ilott performed well in his temporary role, finishing 13th and contributing solid points to the team. Before the $1 million challenge on March 24, Ilott will join the rest of the Arrow McLaren team for a private test day at Barber Motorsport Park on March 18. His involvement in the team has proven to be crucial, as he has been helping veterans Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi with testing setups and making adjustments that benefit the entire team for the rest of the season. After his time with McLaren, Ilott will resume his duties as a driver for Team Jota in the WEC Hypercar class for the remainder of the year. Malukas is expected to fully recover in time to make his debut for Arrow McLaren in the second points-paying race of the season, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, on April 21.
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