McLaren fires Sauber youngster Bourchaire again / Formula 1

easy come easy go. Young Sauber F1 driver Theo Pourchaire has already been released less than six weeks after committing to the IndyCar Series. At the beginning of May, the Frenchman, winner of Formula 2 at the end of 2023, was accepted by Arrow McLaren in the IndyCar Series.

His IndyCar journey began unexpectedly when he temporarily replaced David Malukas, who suffered a broken wrist, at the start of the season. The contract with Malukas was then terminated and Bourchier signed. Previously, Callum Ilott was also at the wheel for a while, but was unable to drive for a full season. So porcherie. The Frenchman was actually supposed to drive the entire season except for the Indy500, where he was not allowed as a newcomer (Ilott started there). Now another driver is changed in Papaya camp.

For Porchier, Arrow McLaren, the team of McLaren CEO Zak Brown, is bringing in Nolan Siegel. The 19-year-old American has committed to McLaren long-term. The season has already begun in the Indy NXT Series. Now switch to Pourchaire account. He also gave up his place in the Japanese Super Formula Championship to IndyCar. Double bitterness.

The aspiring young Formula 1 driver from the Sauber team will not get a permanent Formula 1 cockpit in 2024 because there were no changes in the driver duo compared to the previous year. Following developments in IndyCar, Pourchaire and now doubly so remains in waiting mode.

It is currently unlikely that the door will open for him in Formula 1. Many cockpits currently remain nominally open. However, Carlos Sainz is expected to make an early decision and then some future decisions will be finalized.