INDIANAPOLIS — Callum Ilott will drive Arrow McLaren’s No. 6 NTT Data Chevrolet in the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500, finalizing the team’s four-car lineup for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the team announced Monday.
The 25-year-old returns to Arrow McLaren for his third NTT IndyCar Series race this season after producing a 13th-place finish at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (Fla.) and competing at The Thermal Club’s $1 Million Challenge in California.
“It is any driver’s dream to race in the Indianapolis 500, and I’d like to extend a thank you to Zak (Brown), Gavin (Ward) and Tony (Kanaan) for making this happen,” Ilott said. “I’m grateful to step into this race with a familiar car and a familiar team now in Arrow McLaren.
“While our April Open Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was shortened by weather, the runs we did have were productive. I feel comfortable with the team and know that we can come together throughout the Month of May to put our best foot forward come race day.”
The news comes after David Malukas was released from Arrow McLaren on April 29. Malukas suffered a left wrist injury in February, which sidelined him from competing for the team.
Last year’s Formula 2 champion, Theo Pourchaire, will pilot the No. 6 for the remaining races.
Set for his third Indy 500 start, Ilott achieved a 12th-place finish last May as the second-biggest mover in the race after advancing 15 positions from starting 27th on the grid.