The 2020 Method 2 runner-up and former Ferrari Academy driver made his IndyCar debut with Ricardo Juncos’s staff within the remaining three rounds of 2021, and subsequently completed 20th and 16th in factors throughout full-time campaigns with the staff.
In a press release, the staff mentioned ‘each events have mutually determined to half methods, efficient instantly’ and expressed its ‘honest appreciation for his contributions during the last two years’.
“Whereas it’s with blended feelings that we bid farewell to Callum Ilott,” mentioned Juncos. “I wish to specific my gratitude to Callum for all of his efforts throughout his time with our staff, and we deeply admire his contributions.
“We want him the easiest in his future endeavors. Callum has proven immense expertise, and now we have little doubt that he’ll proceed to make his mark on the earth of motorsport.”
Fellow staff co-owner Brad Hollinger added: “Whereas we bid farewell to Callum as a driver for Juncos Hollinger Racing, we want him each success in his subsequent chapter. We’ve little doubt that his expertise and dedication will proceed to shine.”
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Callum Ilott, Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet
Ilott scored career-best fifth place finishes with the staff in 2023, on the season-opening St Petersburg avenue race and the Laguna Seca finale.
“I wish to lengthen my gratitude to Juncos Hollinger Racing for the chance to be a part of their staff,” mentioned Ilott. “I’ve immense respect for the group, and our time collectively has been a beneficial expertise. I sit up for exploring new alternatives and challenges in my racing profession.”
He went on to put up on social media: “As for my future, my eyes are absolutely fastened on 2024 and the journey that follows.”
The staff has already re-signed Agustin Canapino, the 33-year-old former Argentinian Touring Automotive sensation, who will stay within the staff’s Chevrolet-powered #78 entry for his second season in IndyCar, after scored a greatest end of twelfth at St Pete, Texas and Toronto in a formidable rookie yr.
Juncos says it would ‘present updates relating to its driver lineup for the upcoming season sooner or later’.