Ghiotto, a former Components 2 driver, shall be again behind the wheel of the Honda-powered No. 51 machine for Dale Coyne Racing for this weekend’s occasion at Highway America (June 6-9) and the next race at Laguna Seca (June 21-23) after a bye week.
The 29-year-old Italian made his debut in North America’s premier open-wheel championship with Dale Coyne Racing at Barber Motorsports Park in April, ending 21st. He additionally drove for the staff on the following spherical on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway highway course in Could, the place he completed 25th.
“I’m very pleased to be returning behind the wheel of the No. 51 Dale Coyne Racing entry for the following two races,” Ghiotto mentioned. “I loved my first two races within the NTT IndyCar Sequence and had a good time working with Jack (Harvey) and everybody at DCR. I stay up for working with them once more and assist the staff proceed to make progress over the following two races.”
Ghiotto, who has seven F2 wins on his CV, competed 5 full-time seasons within the collection with a highest end of third within the championship standings in 2019. He’s not too long ago served as check and simulator driver for the Nissan Components E staff in 2022-2023.
“Luca made a superb impression on us in his first races with the staff,” mentioned staff proprietor Dale Coyne.
“He bought on top of things rapidly with no testing in any respect earlier than getting within the automotive and he was a superb addition to the staff. We stay up for working with him once more and having him again behind the wheel of our No. 51 automotive for the following two races.”
The Grand Prix at Highway America takes place Sunday, June 9 and shall be broadcast reside on NBC and Peacock beginning at 3:30pm ET.
