Arrow McLaren lands F2 champion to replace David Malukas in Long Beach

Arrow McLaren Racing has landed Formula 2 champion Théo Pourchaire to replace David Malukas at Long Beach as he recovers from his injury.

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.

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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McLaren reveals Alexander Rossi’s new paint scheme for 2024 IndyCar season

McLaren has revealed Alexander Rossi’s new paint scheme for the 2024 IndyCar season. Check out Rossi’s new look of a classic throwback!

[autotag]Alexander Rossi[/autotag]’s first full-time season with [autotag]Arrow McLaren Racing[/autotag] in the NTT IndyCar Series didn’t go according to plan. Rossi only earned one podium with a best finish of third place at the Indianapolis Road Course and concluded the season ninth in the point standings. Now, Arrow McLaren Racing is giving the 32-year-old driver a fresh start.

On Wednesday morning, Arrow McLaren Racing revealed Rossi’s brand new paint scheme for the 2024 IndyCar season. Rossi will have a white base with orange and black as the secondary colors. Plus, the number font on the left rear wing is unique. Overall, this is a very sharp paint scheme for the 2016 Indianapolis 500 champion.

Rossi enters 2024 looking to learn the lessons of the 2023 season. He will be teammates with Pato O’Ward for a second straight year while welcoming David Malukas to the squad. It will be a fun season for Arrow McLaren Racing, which is set to start on March 10 for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in Florida.

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