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Pourchaire to make IndyCar debut for Arrow McLaren
Théo Pourchaire is set to make his IndyCar Series debut driving the No. 6 Chevrolet as Linus Malukas continues to recover from a wrist injury sustained during a mountain biking accident. Pourchaire, the 2023 F2 champion, has experience in Formula 1 as a test and reserve driver for Sauber and also competes in the Super Formula series. Arrow McLaren has chosen Pourchaire to fill in for Malukas, who is still sidelined post-surgery, following Callum Ilott’s inability to continue covering. Pourchaire expressed his excitement for the opportunity, mentioning his admiration for IndyCar and readiness for the challenge. As Arrow McLaren evaluates Malukas’s recovery timeline, Pourchaire is preparing to showcase his skills at Long Beach and possibly at the following race at Barber Motorsports Park.
