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Reigning Formula 2 champion (and Sauber Formula 1 reserve) Theo Pourchaire will suit up for McLaren in IndyCar this weekend. Here’s the wider context, and implications.
Arrow McLaren will debut Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire in IndyCar at Long Beach this weekend, replacing injured David Malukas. Pourchaire, 20, will join O’Ward and Rossi for his first IndyCar race after only a day in the simulator. The move was not a surprise, with Pourchaire hinting at it online, but raises questions about McLaren’s driver planning. Pourchaire, part of Sauber’s F1 program, faces challenges in adapting to IndyCar but is excited for the opportunity. Despite Malukas’ injury, McLaren is confident in Pourchaire’s potential and thankful for Sauber’s cooperation in making the debut happen.
