Callum Ilott will make his return to Long Beach with Juncos Hollinger Racing after a solid debut at the street circuit last season.

Ilott has made a strong start to 2022 finishing both races so far this season and led five laps last time out at Texas Motor Speedway.

The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will become the second event at a street circuit this campaign after the season opener at St. Pete where he performed admirably finishing in P19 ahead of Alexander Rossi.

The British driver said: “To go back to Long Beach, which is where we finished off our trio of races at the end of last year will be a good experience for me to see where we are. 

“Obviously, we hope to have made a lot of development with the No. 77 JHR Chevrolet since then, so I am excited to see what we can achieve. 

“I am looking forward to the sun and a great race in front of the fans.”

The Co-Owner and Team Principal of Juncos Racing Ricardo Juncos added: “After two races we have seen a lot of potential in our growth as a team and with Callum. 

“We have finished each race and we have been able to lead laps, which has been great for our momentum as we move forward. 

“This weekend will be the first time Callum gets to compete at a track that he has experience at, so this will be a great test to see how far we have come since the end of the 2021 season.”

Brad Hollinger, Co-Owner of Juncos Hollinger Racing said: “I am really looking forward to being back in Long Beach after all the progress we have made during the off season and the past two events. 

“This team has really come together in such a short time and the chemistry among everyone is incredible. 

“Callum has done a great job, giving the team the feedback needed to move forward as we continue to build this program. 

“We still have a lot of work to do, but I am confident we will only progress as the season continues.”