On Thursday, Group Penske confirmed David Malukas as the brand new driver of the No. 12 for subsequent season, signing the 23-year-old to a multiyear take care of the group.
Malukas will change Will Energy, who competed as a Penske driver for 17 years. Energy will change Colton Herta at Andretti World in 2026, as Herta chases the F1 dream as a Cadillac check driver and F2 competitor.
“We’re excited so as to add David Malukas as the subsequent driver of the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet,” stated Roger Penske in a launch from the staff. “We really feel that Group Penske will present David every part wanted to take the subsequent step in his profession, and we’re assured that he’ll proceed the good legacy of the Verizon Chevrolet.”
Malukas has been racing on the prime degree of American open-wheel racing since 2022, and this will likely be his fourth staff in 5 seasons. Beforehand, he competed with Dale Coyne Racing, Meyer Shank Racing, and A.J. Foyt Racing. He had additionally signed with Arrow McLaren forward of the 2024 season, however an offseason hand harm resulted in him being minimize from the staff.
Malukas has but to win an IndyCar race, however he has three podiums, 5 top-fives, and 16 top-10 finishes in 61 profession begins. This previous season was his strongest but, putting second within the Indianapolis 500 and ending the 12 months eleventh in factors.
“Racing for Group Penske is the objective for each younger racecar driver, and I’m honored to be one which will get to dwell out that dream,” stated Malukas. “Will Energy is likely one of the legends of our sport and the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet is likely one of the most-recognized vehicles on the grid. These are huge sneakers to fill, however I have a look at it as a possibility as a result of I do know that it is likely one of the greatest groups within the paddock.”
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