David Malukas taken to hospital after IndyCar driver crashes in Nashville practice

Team Penske driver David Malukas was transported to the hospital following an IndyCar SeriesMusic City Grand Prix practice crash at Nashville Superspeedway on July 18.

Malukas made hard contact with the wall, primarily on the left side of his car, in turn 2 during the series' first practice at the 1.33-mile oval.

The No. 12 car lost control on its own in the middle of the corner, triggering the hard contact.

"David Malukas is being transported to a local hospital via private vehicle for further evaluation and testing, IndyCar deputy medical director Dr. Angela Fiege announced," IndyCar said in a statement on social media.

Trouble for the No. 12!

A heavy impact for David Malukas during Practice 1 at @NashvilleSuperS. pic.twitter.com/pbKkLMfrHf

— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) July 18, 2026

Malukas suffered a hard crash during the 2025 Music City Grand Prix on Aug. 31, 2025 and required an emergency helicopter transport to the hospital for "precautionary evaluation and imaging."

Malukas, 24, is fourth in points in his first season with Penske, recording three runner-up finishes, including at the Indianapolis 500.

Music City Grand Prix qualifying is at 2 p.m. local time on July 18, and Malukas' status for that session is unknown.

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