David Malukas praises smooth Markham course after IndyCar practice
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
David Malukas of Team Penske expressed enthusiasm for the new 2.19-mile, 12-turn Markham course in Ontario, Canada, after the first IndyCar practice session on August 15, 2026. He described the track as offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience, noting its smooth surface. This course is part of the series' latest addition to its schedule, aiming to create unique racing environments. Malukas's strong performance further establishes him as a key contender in the 2026 season.
- •David Malukas calls the Markham course fantastic and super smooth.
- •The course features 12 turns over 2.19 miles.
- •The first practice session took place on August 15, 2026.
- •Malukas is currently Team Penske's top performer in the season.
- 5:06 PMMotorsport.com — David Malukas hails new Markham IndyCar circuit as “a blast”
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — David Malukas hails new Markham IndyCar circuit as “a blast”
- 4:27 PMRacer — Malukas reveling in ‘fantastic’ Markham course
"After Friday’s on-track activities were cancelled, compressing the IndyCar Series schedule into a busy Saturday, 24-year-old David Malukas emerged sixth fastest in opening practice for the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. The 24-year-old, currently sitting third in championship points, clocked a 1m15.3298s lap around the new 12-turn, 2.19-mile temporary street ...Keep reading
"Team Penske's top performer of 2026, David Malukas, said that the new 2.19-mile 12-turn Markham course in Ontario, Canada is offering a great but fun challenge. Following IndyCar's first practice session on the track, he declared, “I love it. I think it's fantastic. Super smooth. I think this probably is...
"The Team Penske driver went sixth fastest in the delayed opening practice and praised the smooth surface and technical layout
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 15, 2026, 5:06 PMDavid Malukas hails new Markham IndyCar circuit as “a blast”
After Friday’s on-track activities were cancelled, compressing the IndyCar Series schedule into a busy Saturday, 24-year-old David Malukas emerged sixth fastest in opening practice for the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. The 24-year-old, currently sitting third in championship points, clocked a 1m15.3298s lap around the new 12-turn, 2.19-mile temporary street ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:06 PMDavid Malukas hails new Markham IndyCar circuit as “a blast”
The Team Penske driver went sixth fastest in the delayed opening practice and praised the smooth surface and technical layout
- RacerAug 15, 2026, 4:27 PMMalukas reveling in ‘fantastic’ Markham course
Team Penske's top performer of 2026, David Malukas, said that the new 2.19-mile 12-turn Markham course in Ontario, Canada is offering a great but fun challenge. Following IndyCar's first practice session on the track, he declared, “I love it. I think it's fantastic. Super smooth. I think this probably is...
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