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Pourchaire “worried” for Super Formula prospects after nightmare debut
Reigning Formula 2 champion Pourchaire finished 18th in Sunday’s race after starting 16th with his Toyota-powered Team Impul car due to a poor start and a mistake on lap 16 that led to a broken front wing. Pourchaire pushed hard to make up lost ground, but his performance at Suzuka was lackluster, setting a challenging tone for the season ahead. Despite feeling worried about the team’s pace, Pourchaire acknowledged the need to work on understanding the car and improving performance. The French driver aims to fight for top 10 finishes in the upcoming races, feeling that reaching the top five or three may be out of reach. Dreaming of an F1 chance, Pourchaire sees his role as a Sauber reserve driver as his best path to making an impact this season.
