The NTT IndyCar Series is ready for the race weekend in Long Beach, California, and [autotag]Arrow McLaren Racing[/autotag] has announced a driver to replace the injured David Malukas. On Thursday morning, Arrow McLaren announced that 2023 Formula 2 champion [autotag]Théo Pourchaire[/autotag] will drive the No. 6 car at the Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend,
Pourchaire is a 20-year-old driver is currently competing in the 2024 Super Formula Championship with Team Impul. This will be the 2023 Formula 2 champion’s debut in the IndyCar Series as Arrow McLaren patiently waits for Malukas to heal from his wrist surgery. Pourchaire has been wildly successful, as he represents the youngest winner in Formula 2 and Formula 3.
Arrow McLaren announced that Théo Pourchaire will race the No. 6 onsemi Arrow McLaren Chevy at the Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend.
— Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team (@ArrowMcLaren) April 18, 2024
Pourchaire has also served as a test and reserve driver for the Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber in 2024. Arrow McLaren confirmed that Malukas’ recovery time has extended beyond the expected six weeks, so confirmation on the series’ next race in Alabama will come in “due course.” For now, Pouchaire will focus on his IndyCar debut and look to impress those in the sport.
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