David Malukas, a driver in the NTT IndyCar Series, has suffered a broken hand in a mountain biking incident. The extent of his recovery time is currently unknown. The 22-year-old was set to make his debut with Arrow McLaren this season, starting with the first race in St. Petersburg on March 10. After racing for Dale Coyne Racing with HMD Motorsports for two years, Malukas is eager to showcase his abilities with the larger organization. Surgery for his hand is scheduled for Tuesday, and his recovery timeline will be determined afterwards. Fortunately, other drivers who have experienced hand fractures in recent years have been able to return to racing relatively quickly. Callum Ilott, for example, only missed one race weekend after injuring his hand in a crash during the 2022 Indianapolis 500. Jimmie Johnson also fractured his hand while driving in IndyCar, but with the help of a custom-made carbon fiber splint, he was able to continue racing without missing an event. With the St. Petersburg race still over three weeks away, there is optimism that Malukas will be able to compete without significant restrictions on the challenging street course. However, each injury is unique, and the complete plan for his recovery is still to be determined.
According to the Source motorsportweek.com