IndyCar team Arrow McLaren has released American driver David Malukas from his contract with the team.
The 22-year-old has been unable to drive this season due to a wrist injury suffered in a biking accident this February and has no timetable for a possible return.
Callum Ilott and Theo Pourchaire have shared substitute duty for Malukas through the first four races of the season, which included the exhibition $1 Million Challenge.
“The past three months have been challenging,” Malukas said in a statement released by the team. “I felt privileged to have had the opportunity to drive for Arrow McLaren and regret that it never materialized. I would have loved to have continued representing the team and its partners going forward. They have been good, and I appreciate all they have done for me.
“I’ve done everything possible to speed up the rehab process – treatments, physiotherapy, strength training – but my recovery has taken longer than anticipated. Every injury is different, and every body heals at a different pace. I’ll turn my full attention to getting back to 100 percent and then prove that I am ready and able to compete to win.”
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Malukas spent the past two seasons with Dale Coyne Racing, finishing 16th and 17th in the season standings following a second-place finish in the 2021 Indy Lights season. Arrow McLaren has not named a permanent replacement for Malukas.