The revitalized AJ Foyt Racing team enters 2025 with its strongest driver lineup in years, featuring Santino Ferrucci and newcomer David Malukas.

Key 2024 Stats:

• Ferrucci (No. 14): 9th in championship, 11 top-10s, average finish 10.9
• Robb (No. 41): 20th in championship, 1 top-10, average finish 19.4

Major Changes for 2025:

• Consolidated operations to Speedway, Indiana facility
• David Malukas replaces Sting Ray Robb in No. 4 car
• James Schnabel moves to engineer Malukas
• Michael Armbrester assigned to engineer Ferrucci

Team Outlook:

• Ferrucci aims to improve qualifying performance (14.8 average in 2024)
• Malukas brings strong qualifying record (7 top-10 starts in 10 races with MSR)
• Both drivers benefit from continued Penske technical alliance
• Team targeting first win and consistent podium finishes

Key Areas for Improvement:

• Ferrucci: Focus on qualifying to capitalize on race pace
• Malukas: Convert strong qualifying into better race finishes
• No. 4 car: Secure Leaders Circle contract by finishing top-22 in points

Team President Larry Foyt emphasizes the positive team dynamic between the drivers and their shared goal of returning to victory lane in the highly competitive IndyCar field.

Through improved qualifying performance and race execution, AJ Foyt Racing appears positioned for its strongest season in recent memory with two capable young drivers supported by enhanced technical resources and consolidated operations.

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