Callum Ilott aims for IndyCar return after 2026 IMSA season
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Callum Ilott is currently competing in the IMSA SportsCar Championship with Wright Motorsports for the 2026 season. The 27-year-old British driver missed out on the 2026 IndyCar grid due to PREMA Racing’s financial issues and structural collapse. Despite this setback, Ilott is focused on making a return to IndyCar, seeking “one more shot” in the series. His plans for the future depend on the opportunities that may arise after this season.
- •Ilott competes in the IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2026.
- •He was left off the 2026 IndyCar grid due to financial issues.
- •Ilott is pushing for a return to IndyCar for the future.
- 4:59 PMMotorsport.com — Silly season’s forgotten man, Callum Ilott pushing for “one more shot” in IndyCar for 2027
"Callum Ilott may be spending his 2026 season tackling the IMSA SportsCar Championship with Wright Motorsports, but his sights remain firmly set on a return to the IndyCar Series paddock. The 27-year-old British driver was left off the 2026 IndyCar grid following a turbulent off-season that saw PREMA Racing’s North American operation suffer a severe financial crisis and structural collapse ...Keep reading
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