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Cambridge racer Callum Ilott switches focus to Indy 500 after World Endurance Championship victory at Spa in Belgium




History-making Callum Ilott has earned himself a shot at the Indy 500 later this month with Arrow McLaren.

News of the Cambridge-born racer signing the deal has come on the back of his exploits at last weekend’s World Endurance Championship Spa Six Hours meeting.

Competing for Jota Racing alongside team-mate and former F1 driver Will Stevens, Ilott came out on top by a margin of 12.3 seconds in Belgium.

Callum Ilott, left, and Will Stevens, right, celebrate their victory in Belgium. Picture: Drew Gibson
Callum Ilott, left, and Will Stevens, right, celebrate their victory in Belgium. Picture: Drew Gibson

It marked the first ever victory for a British team in 12 years of the World Endurance Championship, as well as Jota becoming the first privateer set-up to win against factory outfits.

Ilott, 25, said: “The team did an amazing job and the milestones Will and I achieved are incredible.”

Attention now switches to the Indy 500 on 26 May, with Ilott adding: “It is any driver’s dream to race in the Indianapolis 500. I’m grateful to step into this race with a familiar car and a familiar team now in Arrow McLaren.

“While our April Open Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was shortened by weather, the runs we did have were productive. I feel comfortable with the team and know that we can come together throughout the Month of May to put our best foot forward come race day.”



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