David Malukas uses backup car after crash in IndyCar Detroit qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
David Malukas will start at the back of the grid for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix following a significant crash during qualifying. The driver, who finished as the runner-up in the Indy 500, sustained damage to his primary car after the incident. He is expected to compete using a backup vehicle, which will impact his starting position for the race scheduled on Sunday. Preparations are underway to ensure the backup car is race-ready.
- •Malukas crashed during qualifying for the IndyCar Detroit GP.
- •He will start the race in last position due to the incident.
- •The driver is switching to a backup car for the event.
- •Malukas finished as the runner-up at the Indy 500 earlier this season.
- •The race is scheduled for Sunday.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — David Malukas going to backup car after “massive hit” in IndyCar Detroit qualifying
"The Indy 500 runner-up will start in last position for the IndyCar Detroit GP
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