David Malukas has filled one of the final pieces of IndyCar free agency by snagging one of the most coveted seats in the series.
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. Malukas will be teammates next year with Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi.
McLaren said the deal announced ahead of Sunday’s season finale is a multi-year contract. The American-Lithuanian driver is one of the youngest in the paddock and has two podium finishes the last two seasons. He finished second in an intense 2021 Indy Lights battle with Kyle Kirkwood, who won the title despite Maukas scoring a series record 16 podiums.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan also has an open seat but closed this season with former Formula 2 driver Juri Vips getting a tryout over the final two races. Vips said Friday nobody has told him he’s auditioning for the full-time ride, but Graham Rahal indicated Vips would likely be the choice assuming the No. 30 entry secures sponsorship to run next season.
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