A.J. Foyt Making Steady Progress With Ferrucci and Malukas

Alright, here’s the real scoop on AJ Foyt Racing’s glow up with Santino Ferrucci and David Malukas. If you blinked, you might’ve missed just how much they’ve leveled up lately, and yeah, the Penske connection is a big part of it. But so are their two amazing, young, promising drivers! So let’s get into it!

A Whole New Garage Vibe!

So, Foyt Racing decided to shake things up big time at the end of 2023. Forget the old scattered approach; they are running a proper two-car squad out of Indy now. One roof, way more data bouncing around, and the Team Penske tech hookup. That’s not just a headline; it’s been a cheat code for making the cars go fast.

Ferrucci’s still rocking the No. 14, which is classic, and honestly, he has become Mr. Reliable on ovals. Malukas jumped in for ’25, finally healthy after that wrist mess and some detours at other teams. The pairing’s got this nice “old soul-meets-young gun” thing going on. No egos, just both dudes getting sharper by the week.

Ferrucci: Quietly Cooking!

Santino started 2025 kind of under the radar. Then suddenly, his first ever pole at Portland. He finished in the top 10 in the Indy 500 for the seventh straight year. He also has four top-5s in a row (Indy, Detroit, St. Louis, and Road America).

He also finished second in Detroit following a penalty-palooza. Then he finished third at Road America. In the last four races, Ferrucci & Malukas both racked up 111 points. Only the heavy hitters (Kirkwood, Palou, O’Ward) did better.

Malukas: Instant Impact!

Malukas showed up with speed, but not many people expected him to gel this quickly. He’s been throwing down. He has four straight top 7 starts. He’s been glued to the Penske-brain trust shout out to Schnabel, oh wait, now it’s Schneider. For Malukas, it’s all about finishing races. He wants to dodge DNFs and be a lock for the top 10 every weekend.

Foyt’s Not Just Making Up the Numbers Anymore!

Ferrucci and Malukas have dragged Foyt from “also-ran” to actual contender. We’re talking top-10 regulars, Ferrucci P10, Malukas P12 in points, not just lucking into it, but mixing it with the big dogs. Ferrucci’s oval magic + Malukas’ qualifying fire means Foyt finally has a 1-2 punch that doesn’t fizzle on Sundays.

Even Larry Foyt is excited. He said this is the best driver lineup they’ve had in forever. If they keep inching up in qualifying, don’t be shocked if they’re not just on the podium, but win races.

Looking Down the Road!

So what’s next? Ferrucci needs to qualify better and stop starting in Siberia. Malukas? Just keep it clean, rack up those top finishes, and play the long game.

If they keep this momentum, Foyt will notch a win soon. Maybe even more than one. It’s not just a glow-up, it’s a full-on renaissance, finally making Foyt Racing a name you have to mention on race day. About time, right?