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Jota forced into chassis change after Ilott's Le Mans FP2 crash

With just minutes to go during the two-hour night practice at the Circuit de la Sarthe on Wednesday, Ilott suffered a major shunt at the famous Esses between Dunlop and Tetre Rouge, bringing the session to an early end.

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Ilott to continue with Arrow McLaren for Indianapolis 500 Open Test

Ilott, who made 36 starts in North America’s premier open-wheel championship for Juncos Hollinger Racing from 2021-23, has substituted for Malukas, who continues to recover from surgery to his left wrist after an injury sustained when mountain biking pre-season, since the start of the IndyCar Series season.

Autosport

Ilott leads third test session plagued by red flags at Thermal

The Briton, who is substituting for the injured David Malukas in the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, vaulted to the top of the charts in the opening 15 minutes and was never dethroned after a flying lap of 1m38.7784s at the 3.067-mile, 17-turn circuit.

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Ilott to replace Malukas for Arrow McLaren in upcoming IndyCar hybrid test

The 25-year-old Briton was called upon after Malukas recently sustained a wrist injury while mountain biking that required surgery last week and will leave him out for at least six weeks.

Autosport

Ilott replacing Malukas for Arrow McLaren in upcoming hybrid test at Homestead

The 25-year-old Briton was called upon after David Malukas recently sustained a wrist injury while mountain biking that required surgery last week and will leave him out for at least six weeks.

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Ilott won't rule out IndyCar return in future after WEC switch

Speaking at the Autosport International Show on Saturday, Ilott revealed that he had expected to stay in IndyCar with Juncos Hollinger until "circumstances changed" and he found himself searching for a new drive. The Briton landed on his feet, in a deal he called "a great surprise", to drive Jota's #12 Porsche…

Autosport

Ilott: "Great surprise" to land Jota WEC drive after IndyCar exit

The Briton will join Norman Nato and Will Stevens in Jota's #12 Porsche 963 as the Hertz-backed operation expands to two Hypercar entries. Jenson Button, the 2009 Formula 1 world champion, will join the #38 crew alongside Phil Hanson and Oliver Rasmussen.

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Ilott in WEC switch with Jota and Porsche for 2024

The former Alfa Romeo Formula 1 reserve driver will race the British squad’s #12 Porsche 963 LMDh along with team regular Will Stevens and Norman Nato. Ilott and Nato were announced on Monday by Jota for #12 in its expanded two-car Hypercar squad along with Phil Hanson, who will race…

Autosport

Ilott “not bothered” by “stupid” Grosjean clash in IndyCar Portland practice

Grosjean had a small moment in Turn 6, which resulted in his Honda-powered Andretti Autosport entry to be caught by the surging Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet of Ilott.

Autosport

Ilott to change chassis for Indy 500 as new car “just wasn’t safe”

Ilott was stranded at the bottom of the charts on the third day of running at Indy, prompting team chief Ricardo Juncos to make the decision to park the brand-new Dallara-Chevrolet that was built up especially for the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway course.

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Texas IndyCar: Newgarden wins thriller over O’Ward

Polesitter Felix Rosenqvist didn’t last a lap in the front, the Arrow McLaren losing out to Scott Dixon’s Ganassi entry at the end of the first lap, and then Penske’s Josef Newgarden, and fellow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi also demoting him to fifth. Newgarden and Dixon swapped…

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Juncos Hollinger shining with Ilott and rookie Canapino

Juncos Hollinger Racing-Chevrolet has started strong in IndyCar preseason testing, with Callum Ilott setting seventh fastest time on Day 1, and Agustin Canapino belying his rookie status to outpace series veterans.

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Ilott: Front row vindicates renewing with Juncos Hollinger

Callum Ilott, who will start tomorrow’s IndyCar race at Laguna Seca from second on the grid, said his early commitment to Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2023 was because he had faith in the team.

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Ilott cleared for Road America return with Juncos Hollinger

Callum Ilott will return to NTT IndyCar Series action this weekend at the Sonsio Grand Prix of Road America.

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Ilott to miss IndyCar race in Detroit after Indy 500 crash

Callum Ilott will not take part in this weekend’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, and will be replaced in the #77 Juncos Hollinger Racing-Chevrolet by Santino Ferrucci.

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