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Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire successfully completed his first IndyCar oval test with Arrow McLaren and has received approval by the series to compete in oval races after the Indianapolis 500.…
Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire completed his first IndyCar oval test with Arrow McLaren and is now approved to compete in oval races after the Indianapolis 500. Pourchaire turned 110 laps at World Wide Technology Raceway and gained a newfound appreciation for oval racing. The Frenchman expressed excitement and delight over his first experience on an oval track, emphasizing the need for smooth driving and precision. Despite the mental fatigue from the fast-paced oval driving, Pourchaire enjoyed the challenge and found the day to be successful with good pace. While he passed his oval rookie test, Pourchaire will likely need to log more miles before his first official oval race, possibly with a mid-June test at Milwaukee or Texas Motor Speedway. Pourchaire expressed gratitude towards the team, including Arrow McLaren’s Alexander Rossi and Tony Kanaan, for their support and assistance during the test.
