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Pourchaire to make IndyCar debut for Arrow McLaren at Long Beach
French driver Théo Pourchaire is set to make his IndyCar Series debut in the #6 Chevrolet, filling in for injured driver David Malukas, who is recovering from wrist surgery due to a biking accident during the offseason. Pourchaire brings an impressive resume, including winning the 2023 Formula 2 Championship and currently serving as a test driver with Sauber in F1 while also competing in Super Formula this year. With Malukas sidelined and Callum Ilott unavailable, Arrow McLaren turned to Pourchaire for this exciting opportunity. Pourchaire expressed his gratitude for the chance to drive for such a renowned team in a prestigious series like IndyCar and is eager to prove himself on track.
Despite the challenge of stepping in for Malukas, Pourchaire is ready to embrace the opportunity and showcase his talents in Long Beach. He holds the record as the youngest driver to win races in both F3 and F2, highlighting his promising potential in the motorsport world. As Arrow McLaren evaluates Malukas’s recovery timeline, they look forward to seeing Pourchaire in action and are appreciative of Sauber’s collaboration in making this transition possible. While the team is yet to confirm the driver for the following race at Barber Motorsports Park, the focus remains on supporting Malukas’ recovery and integrating Pourchaire into the team seamlessly.
