Theo Pourchaire, the reigning Formula 2 champion, will continue to substitute for David Malukas in the IndyCar Series at Barber Motorsports Park next weekend. Pourchaire made his IndyCar debut on the Streets of Long Beach last weekend, where he started 22nd and finished a respectable 11th for Arrow McLaren. The team had initially relied on Callum Ilott as a stand-in for Malukas, but a scheduling conflict with the World Endurance Championship prevented him from running Long Beach. Pourchaire, a reserve and test driver for Sauber’s Formula 1 team, proved to be an impressive performer at Long Beach, and has been praised by team principal Gavin Ward for his enthusiasm and quick adaptation to the IndyCar Series. Malukas continues to recover from wrist surgery, and Pourchaire will be given the opportunity to extend his time in IndyCar at the scenic 2.3-mile, 17-turn natural terrain road course in Birmingham, Alabama. Pourchaire’s performance at Long Beach, where he was the biggest mover on the 11-turn, 1.968-mile temporary street circuit, has impressed the Arrow McLaren team. Ward has said that Pourchaire has exceeded expectations, and that his enthusiasm is infectious. Pourchaire is excited to be in IndyCar and is making the most of this opportunity, which is making everyone around him smile.
Pourchaire to Continue Subbing for Malukas in IndyCar at Barber Motorsports Park
