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Following two impressive performances for McLaren, initially as a stand-in, Theo Pourchaire is staying put in the car until the end of the season. Speaking exclusively to The Race, the Sauber F1 reserve talks about a wild turn of events in a matter of weeks and how that’s changed his aspirations
Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire has secured a seat for the rest of the IndyCar season at Arrow McLaren, stepping in for the injured David Malukas and missing only the Indianapolis 500. This new deal means Callum Ilott will take the car for the Indy 500, allowing Pourchaire to drive in all remaining races, including the ovals. Despite this IndyCar opportunity, Pourchaire will still maintain his reserve role at Sauber in Formula 1. His focus has shifted to IndyCar, but he remains hopeful of an F1 chance in the future, aiming to win an IndyCar race in the meantime. Pourchaire sees this as an exceptional opportunity to be a professional racing driver and recognizes the immense potential and opportunities in both F1 and IndyCar.
