David Malukas lands unexpectedly open McLaren seat as IndyCar free agency falls into place
Associated PressMONTEREY, Calif. — David Malukas filled one of the final pieces of IndyCar free agency on Friday when the relatively unknown Chicago native snagged one of the most coveted seats in the series. Arrow McLaren Racing named the 21-year-old to its third car — the one that presumably was going to be filled by two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou until the Spaniard alerted the team last month he no longer plans to join next year’s lineup. Felix Rosenqvist has driven the car the last three years — two spent in limbo awaiting Palou’s movement —and finally moved on earlier this week by announcing a deal to replace Simon Pagenaud at Meyer Shank Racing. Malukas decided earlier this season he didn’t want to return to Coyne in 2024 and had been shopping himself when the McLaren seat suddenly opened last month. “Beyond what he can do on a racetrack, he’s got a great personality and we’re excited to welcome him to the McLaren Racing family.” The Malukas signing leaves roughly two known seats open for the 2024 season.
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