Callum Ilott will compete in the 2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship for Wright Motorsport, yet he remains focused on a 2027 return to IndyCar.
2026 at Wright Motorsport
Joining the #120 Porsche 911, Ilott pairs with Adam Adelson and Harry King. The team’s lineup offers a platform for elite sports‑car racing that Ilott can leverage while pursuing IndyCar.
2025 IndyCar Campaign and Prema Collapse
Ilott’s 2025 season at Prema Racing featured the fledgling #83 Chevrolet. He secured four top‑10 finishes in the final five rounds, including two sixth‑place podiums, and marked a high‑point for the newly formed North American operation.
The team’s program dissolved after the Rosin family departed abruptly, the charter failed to materialise, and a severe financial crisis emerged.
Track Record Across Disciplines
Ilott’s résumé extends from Formula 2—runner‑up in 2020—to a rookie IndyCar seat with Rahal Letterman Lanigan. In 2024, he helped Hertz Team JOTA claim victory in the 6 Hours of Spa‑Francorchamps in the WEC Hypercar class.
From 2021 to 2023, the driver carried Juncos Hollinger through underfunded machinery, achieving a front‑row start and top‑five finishes at Laguna Seca and St. Petersburg and a 12th‑place at the 2023 Indianapolis 500.
Negotiating a Path Forward
“I’ve been behind the scenes, building a package that makes me appealing to teams,” Ilott explained. “Multiple prospects exist, and I’m waiting for the right opportunity.
“I love IndyCar; I’ve carved my life around it for years, even while racing in WEC. I want to give it one more shot.”
Remaining Options and Timing
Ilott admits the window is narrowing. “In the next two weeks, I’ll need an answer,” he said. “Ideally by the end of the IndyCar season it will be decided.”
Should a top‑tier seat not materialise, the driver remains open to staying in North America. He cites potential rides in IMSA’s GTP, LMP2, or GTD groups, or a return to WEC Hypercar competition.
Core Motivation
“I want to f***ing race,” Ilott said candidly, noting that any competitive platform satisfies him. “I love driving whatever it is, even if it’s a golf buggy. I hope they pay well.”
His bold statement underscores a singular core: a relentless pursuit of the track, wherever it leads.
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