Callum Ilott sees an opportunity to forge a long-term career in IndyCar racing after committing to a full-time drive in the series with a single-car team.
Ferrari recently described their academy member as being on a “gap year” in the United States. However the 23-year-old said drivers such as champions Scott Dixon and Will Power show it’s possible to have a long and successful career in the series.
Ilott has relocated to the United States after a year racing GT cars in the World Endurance Championship. That followed his runner-up finish in Formula 2 to Mick Schumacher in 2020.
Two Friday practice runs for Alfa Romeo last year as part of his reserve driver duties saw him back in a single-seater, before Ilott entered the final three rounds of the IndyCar season with Juncos Hollinger, fielding a rapidly-put-together team. Now he has an opportunity to race his first full IndyCar season with the team.
“It’s a great opportunity, number one, for me,” said Ilott, who moved to…