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Arrow McLaren confirms Pourchaire for Barber Motorsports Park
Reigning Formula 2 champion Pourchaire recently debuted in the IndyCar Series at the Streets of Long Beach, finishing an impressive 11th after starting 22nd while filling in for the injured David Malukas. Pourchaire will be teaming up with Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi for the second consecutive race weekend as Malukas continues to recover from a mountain biking accident. Initially, Callum Ilott stood in for Malukas during testing and the first two races of 2024, but was replaced by Pourchaire for Long Beach due to a scheduling conflict. Pourchaire, also a reserve driver for Sauber’s Formula 1 team, showed great potential at Long Beach and is set to race at Barber Motorsports Park depending on Malukas’s recovery. Arrow McLaren’s team principal praised Pourchaire’s performance, commending his enthusiasm and adaptability to the new environment in IndyCar. Excited to see Pourchaire extend his IndyCar journey, Arrow McLaren has confidence in his abilities and positive attitude on the track.
