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Reigning FIA Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire is on standby to drive the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet across the April 19-21 race weekend in Long Beach if the injured David Malukas is unable to …
Reigning FIA Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire is on standby to drive the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet at Long Beach from April 19-21 in case David Malukas is unable to race due to injury. 2020 F2 runner-up Callum Ilott, typically a replacement driver, has a scheduling conflict at the 6 Hours of Imola FIA World Endurance Championship event on the same weekend with the Herta Team Jota Porsche 963 Hypercar team. Pourchaire recently had a seat fitting and simulator time at Arrow McLaren’s base, indicating readiness to step in if needed. Arrow McLaren sporting director Tony Kanaan confirmed the team’s consideration of Pourchaire as an alternative to Ilott due to conflicting commitments. Should Malukas be ruled out of multiple races, Pourchaire may race in his place, especially during the May events, given Ilott’s scheduling gaps aligning with WEC races. In the event of prolonged absence by Malukas, Pourchaire could remain a reliable stand-in for the Indy 500-related activities in May.
