Callum Ilott has been cleared by the IndyCar medical team to race in Road America this weekend behind the wheel of the #77 Juncos Hollinger Racing entry.
Ilott was involved in a solo crash during the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, and suffered an injury to his hand in the process.
The rookie initially expected to be able to race the following weekend in Detroit, but his injury was worse than it first appeared and he had to watch the race from pit lane.
Santino Ferrucci was called up to race on the demanding street course, finishing 21st in his second fill-in role of the season.
“Having spent a week out of the car obviously in Detroit, looking at the racing from a slightly different angle, I can happily say I am going to be back in the car for Road America,” said Ilott in a release.
“We looked quite extensively at my hand and the risk of further damage is a lot lower. It’s still a factor, but the track surface in Road America is a lot less bumpy than Detroit.
“Looking at Road America, I haven’t been there yet, but it’s a good high speed fun track and quite long as well. There are some good overtaking zones, so it should be a fun weekend with a lot of action.
“I am super excited to get back in, coming off the momentum we had at the Indy GP we should be on for a good weekend.”
The Road America track should be much less demanding on Ilott’s hands, with a smoother road and plenty of straights which will allow him to adjust his hand on the wheel if needed.
Having to sit out for one weekend potentially cost Ilott a decent amount of points, and he currently sits in the 25th position after nearly half the season has been completed.
