Théo Pourchaire recalled to IndyCar by Arrow McLaren
The Frenchman will take part in the Toronto Grand Prix in place of the injured Alexander Rossi. He will race in the colors of Arrow McLaren, the team that fired him a few weeks ago.
Here he is already back in IndyCar. In a machine that is familiar to him. Théo Pourchaire will take part in the Toronto Grand Prix this weekend, replacing the injured Alexander Rossi. The American fractured his thumb during the first free practice session on the urban track in Canada.
Called in urgently, the French driver will only be able to participate in qualifying and the race. So no acclimatization session, due to the time it takes to get there. The reigning F2 champion was in Europe at the time. Alexander has returned to Indianapolis to begin his treatment, and the team wishes him a speedy recovery, the team said in a brief statement.
BREAKING: Arrow McLaren announces Théo Pourchaire will pilot the No. 7 in place of injured driver Alexander Rossi for the remainder of the weekend at Toronto.⁰ ⁰#INDYCAR // @ArrowMcLaren pic.twitter.com/jRt07we9UW
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) July 20, 2024
The Formula 2 champion will therefore find the sensations of IndyCar just five races after being fired by Arrow McLaren. This same team that contacted the Frenchman to take over the wheel of Alexander Rossi. Arrow McLaren had, on the sidelines of the Laguna Seca Grand Prix, contacted the driver to inform him that he would not continue the adventure with the team, even though he had a multi-year contract.
The French driver has so far taken part in five races of the American single-seater championship. His best result remains a tenth position obtained in Detroit.
