Overlooked F2 champion who “deserved better” returns to F1 in Mercedes role
It looked like the Formula 1 door had closed for 2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire as he took up a full-time race drive in Peugeot’s WEC Hypercar programme this season. But it has creaked open just a fraction since Pourchaire has been announced – somewhat surprisingly – as an addition to Mercedes’ F1 development ranks. […]
Theo Pourchaire is starting second chapter in WEC but ‘deserved better’ after F2 title
Theo Pourchaire says his move to the World Endurance Championship marks the second phase of his motorsport career, but believes he “deserved better” following his 2023 Formula 2 title. Pourchaire will join Peugeot’s factory Hypercar team in the WEC next year, racing the 9X8 LMH for the full season after making an early debut in […]
Theo Pourchaire to replace Stoffel Vandoorne in Peugeot WEC Hypercar line-up
Ex-Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne is leaving Peugeot’s World Endurance Championship squad and will make his exit ahead of the Bahrain 2025 finale in November. The French manufacturer has announced that Vandoorne will depart after this month’s Fuji round to be replaced by 2023 Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire, who will move into a full-time […]
Pourchaire in line for Peugeot Hypercar reserve role
Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire is under consideration for a test and reserve role with Peugeot’s World Endurance Championship squad along with former sparring partner Clement Novalak. Poruchaire, who also raced with Arrow McLaren in IndyCar this year, and LMP2 regular Novalak have entered the frame to replace Malthe Jakobsen on his graduation to a […]
Pourchaire gets Peugeot Hypercar chance in Bahrain WEC test
Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire will get his first run in a sportscar prototype when he joins Peugeot for the World Endurance Championship’s Bahrain rookie test next month. Pourchaire is one of the two drivers to be selected by the French manufacturer to drive the 9X8 2024 LMH at the Bahrain International Circuit on […]
Audi admits to youth versus experience dilemma over F1 driver choice
The Audi-owned Sauber Formula 1 team has admitted to facing a youth versus experience dilemma over its driver choice for next year, as it ponders what is best for the long term. The German manufacturer had hoped to lure Carlos Sainz for 2025 to become team-mate to Nico Hulkenberg, as it transitions to become a […]
Sauber F1 team looking to find Pourchaire a new IndyCar seat
The Sauber Formula 1 team is looking to find reserve driver Theo Pourchaire a new home in IndyCar after being dropped by Arrow McLaren. Last week it was announced Arrow McLaren had signed a multi-year deal with Nolan Siegel to run its #6 Chevrolet from last weekend’s Laguna Seca round onwards. The news came only […]