Indycar News: David Malukas acknowledges that “legend” may be replaced by Team Penske: “Great shoes to fill”

Team Penske has signed David Malukas to replace Will's power at Chevy number 12 since 2026 onwards. The 23 -year -old will leave A: A: A: AI After a successful season at Chevy's number 4, and in the ad, he had a sincere message for his Penske predecessor.

In 2025, Malukas impressed the Indock Paddock Indycar with his performances of scratching qualification, especially in the ovals. Its best result of the race was the runner -up at the 109th Indianapolis 500, which was a welcome surprise after Marcus Ericsson, who crossed the line in P2, was disqualified after the technical inspection after the race failed.

David Malukas Replacing Will Power was one of the worst secrets of the season. The young prodigy I was already in a Penske contract By 2025, with the team that chose to Campar —Lo at the 14th Ajfr Chevy. This association aimed at promoting Aj Foyt Racing a Penske in the near future, with the Power contract ended after 2025, and Josef Newgarden after 2026.

But,, Team Penske lost power because of bad communication And the indefinite delays in the contract talks, leading the two -time Indycar champion to reject a one -year extension when it finally arrived. The 44 -year -old young man joined Andretti Global to replace Colton Hereta in Cadillac F1 in Honda 26 in a multi -year agreement since 2026.

David Malukas stated that he was “honest” to join the Penske team and acknowledged the great task that it would be to fill Will Power's shoes.

“ Racing for Team Penske is the goal of all young racing drivers, and I am honored to be one who comes to live this dream. Will Power is one of the legends of our sport, and Verizon Chevrolet is one of the most recognized cars on the grid.They is big shoes to fill, but I consider it one of the best team to be one of the best teams.

Rinus veekay will replace Malukas At the 14th AJ Foyt Racing Chevy in 2026.

Aj Foyt Racing Boss wanted to retain David Malukas for another year

In August of this year, David Malukas had rejected the rumors that surrounded a potential Move Penske Team Penske, which was reinforced after Gallagher, one of Team Penske's main sponsors, became the leading sponsor of his Chevy number 4 for the weekend of Portland Race.

“No, on my side is the same old man, the same.

Although he was clear about his commitment to Aj Foyt Racing, team head, Larry Foyt Team Penske He celebrated the letters in the future of 23 years.

“ David has been great, no doubt, he had a lot of talent and very fast. Without a doubt, a fun and interesting guy. He does a little work. And then he did a great job.I would like to keep them for another year; I'm not sure what will happen there, but we will only see and continue to work on things. And if not this will be, this will be fine and we will continue, '' said Foyt.

David Malukas will have a massive pressure on his shoulders when piloting Verizon Team Penske Chevy. Will Power created the story of Indycar in the car for 17 years, including winning two championships, the Indy 500 2018 victory, 42 of its 45 career wins and 65 of its 71 positions records.