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Theo Pourchaire is in the middle of his first IndyCar race weekend, filling in for an injured David Malukas for
Malukas’s recovery from his broken wrist has faced a setback, delaying his return as doctors monitor his progress. Pourchaire’s debut with Arrow McLaren was announced late, but he had been preparing for weeks, seen in his social media posts from Indianapolis. He disclosed that he could also fill in at Barber Motorsports Park if Malukas isn’t ready. Sauber informed him of the opportunity to substitute for Malukas for the next two races. Ilott has been driving for Malukas and missed the Long Beach race due to prior commitments in the WEC. Pourchaire, despite minimal experience, has embraced the challenge, seeking advice from IndyCar veterans within the team.
