DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver David Malukas had successful surgery on his left wrist on Tuesday to repair ligaments in his dislocated left wrist. His recovery timeline is estimated to be six weeks following the removal of his stitches on Feb. 22.
The team is currently evaluating reserve driver options for the No. 6 NTT Data Arrow McLaren Chevrolet and will announce the driver in due course.
“It’s just heartbreaking for David, of course, and our entire team,” Arrow McLaren team principal Gavin Ward said. “We’ve seen how much work he and this entire group has put into preparing for his first season in papaya. But it’s often how we recover from setbacks and adversity that defines us and our character. We will do everything we can to support David in his recovery and when he’s back on track the success will be all the sweeter.”
Malukas suffered the injury in a mountain bike crash in the western United States over the weekend.
“I’m gutted this happened, especially so close to the season,” Malukas said. “I feel horrible for the team who have worked so hard to prepare for our first season together. I will be working hard to get back on track as soon as I can. I can’t wait to go racing with the team in papaya.”