AJ Foyt Racing has the 2 drivers it needed for subsequent season, as Santino Ferrucci has been confirmed for his third yr within the No. 14 Chevrolet alongside newcomer David Malukas, who will pilot the second entry.
“I’m completely satisfied that Santino’s again,” mentioned A.J. Foyt. “We obtained to know him extra and he obtained to know us, and I feel it made a distinction. He did an excellent job this yr and I hope we’ve got an excellent higher yr subsequent yr.”
The pairing of Ferrucci and Malukas provides the group an all-American lineup. Ferrucci’s new deal runs over a number of years.
“I’m thrilled to proceed with Santino within the No.14 automobile,” mentioned group president Larry Foyt. “We’ve got actually gelled during the last two seasons and he’s a giant a part of our current success. This continuity is nice for the group and I imagine the pairing of Ferrucci and Malukas subsequent season is a robust mixture for AJ Foyt Racing.”
The No.14 entry at the moment sits tenth within the drivers’ championship with Ferrucci, the primary time a Foyt entry has been inside the highest 10 going into the ultimate race since 2002.
“I feel Larry’s achieved an excellent job constructing the group so they’re now able to win an Indy 500 and compete for championships,” Ferrucci mentioned.
“Everyone that’s there may be what made this group’s superb turnaround. We’ve all put a number of time, vitality and exhausting work into this program and I actually wish to see it via, not simply as the motive force however on a private degree, too.”
