Malukas, 22, is getting into his third season within the IndyCar Sequence however first with Arrow McLaren after being confirmed to its 2024 lineup in final yr’s season finale at Laguna Seca.
In keeping with a staff consultant, the Malukas sustained the damage whereas “biking out west”.
Though a facture has been confirmed, the present plan is for him to endure an operation on Tuesday afternoon.
It’s not identified at the moment if the Chicago-born Lithuanian American be sidelined for any races to start out the yr.
“From there we’ll have a greater understanding of a restoration window,” mentioned the staff consultant, through an e-mail Monday evening.
Arrow McLaren signed Malukas to drive its No. 6 Chevrolet following the contract fallout drama surrounding reigning and two-time IndyCar Sequence champion Alex Palou, who opted to stay with Chip Ganassi Racing regardless of a beforehand agreed contract with McLaren.
Malukas spent every of the previous two years driving for Dale Coyne Racing with HMD Motorsports, scoring two podiums (each in St. Louis), together with a runner-up, in 34 begins.
