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Arrow McLaren has announced that the reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire will make his IndyCar debut this weekend at
“Theo Pourchaire, serving as a reserve driver for Sauber F1, will step in for the injured David Malukas at the upcoming 2024 NTT IndyCar Series race in Los Angeles, helping Arrow McLaren earn crucial points. Pourchaire, at just 20 years old, expressed excitement for the opportunity to drive for the iconic team in a legendary motorsport series. Callum Ilott filled in as a substitute driver for the first race and exhibition event but is unavailable for the upcoming race due to commitments in the WEC. Pourchaire, testing for the event alongside Tony Kanaan and Kyle Larson, will sport the Onsemi livery for the 2024 season, marking his debut in the IndyCar paddock. Despite Malukas’ extended recovery, the team remains optimistic about Pourchaire’s potential and is grateful for Sauber’s collaboration. Malukas’s availability for the following race at Barber Motorsports Park remains uncertain, leaving Arrow McLaren to delay the driver announcement until next week.”
