P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Top 10: The F1 feeder series kings who were overlooked the following year
Theo Pourchaire is the third consecutive Formula 2 champion to miss out on a promotion to Formula 1 the following year, joining Oscar Piastri and Felipe Drugovich. Pourchaire will stay sharp by competing in Japan’s Super Formula championship to strengthen his case for a future promotion to the Audi team starting in 2026. Many previous champions of F1 feeder series experienced similar delays in reaching F1 after winning their titles due to various reasons, showcasing the competitive nature of the sport. Drivers like Stoffel Vandoorne and Pierre Gasly were excluded from this list because they raced in F1 the year after winning their major junior series titles. The ranking of overlooked champions is based on their performance, title victory, competition level, and time spent in the category, rather than their post-championship actions. Pourchaire narrowly misses out on the top 10 due to his lower win count in comparison to other champions.
