Ilott continues with Arrow McLaren for the Indianapolis 500 Open Test

Ilott, who made 36 starts for North American League Juncos Hollinger Racing from 2021-2023, replaces Malukas, who is recovering from surgery on his left wrist after he injured it while mountain biking before of the new season to begin. the start of the IndyCar Series season.

In the streets of St. Petersburg last month, Ilott stayed out of trouble and qualified 16th before finishing 13th while in the most recent event, a non-points round at The Thermal Club, he was running in transfer position in the second heat before. fading to ninth, missing the final by three points.

His continuation to replace Malukas in the Open Test was announced by the team on Tuesday afternoon, noting that he will take part on April 10-11. He will join regulars Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi as well as 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, who will take the reins of an Indy car for the first time since testing at Phoenix Raceway in early February.

Although Arrow McLaren has been relying on Ilott’s reserve matches, the team will not be able to rely on the British driver if Malukas is not allowed to go to Long Beach. Ilott will be unavailable due to a conflict with the World Endurance Championship, having volunteered to race in the Six Hours of Imola behind the wheel of Team Jota’s Porsche 963.

Commenting on the matter, the team’s statement added that it is “evaluating other options and will announce the No. 6 Long Beach driver at the appropriate time.”