In relation to the above declaration by Theo Pourchaire, there have actually been reports that, as a Sauber fan, he might transfer to Formula 1 next year as a reserve or racing driver for the Alfa Romeo group.
” This is my last season in FIA F2, that’s for sure,” he informed France Racing.– Another year is not possible for monetary factors. In addition, 2 seasons in this champion suffices for the driver.
He is presently 2nd in the F2 standings this year, 21 points behind Drugovich with 4 weekends to enter the project.
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Pourchaire, whose future in F1 is commonly anticipated, is not yet considering satisfying his imagine racing in the queen of motorsport. The focus is on the present season.
The Frenchman is extremely applauded by Alfa Romeo F1 Orlen Team employer Frederic Vasseur, which puts him in a position to lead the group together with Valtteri Bottas if they do not extend the agreement with Zhou Guanyu.
It is likewise connected to a website in Alpine with compatriot Esteban Ocon, following the departure of Fernando Alonso and amidst agreement chaos with Oscar Piastri.
The French club might have an interest in ending up being the “nationwide group”, however Daniel Ricciardo is likewise amongst the prospects for that position.
” I do not think of F1 at all,” stated Pourchaire.– It’s still in dreamland for me.
” I’m pleased to be able to contend in Formula 2. When I recall at my profession and where I’ve originated from, I believe racing in this series is currently excellent,” he kept in mind.– We’ll see. Possibly one day I’ll get an opportunity, perhaps not. Now I’m focusing on my season in F2. If the chance develops, I will take it.
Formula 1 groups are required this year to make sure that the children participate in 2 Friday session. The 18- year-old want to fly in the cockpit of the C42 in among the staying 9 rounds.
Alfa Romeo, nevertheless, has actually currently satisfied this regulative stipulation, having actually put two times in its reserve– Robert Kubica.
” I do not understand if I’ll be running Friday’s practice,” confessed Pourchaire.
When asked what he will choose next year if he does not get a Formula 1 task, he responded: “If I do not go to F1, I do not understand what I will do.” That’s a great concern. We didn’t consider it with my group. We will see. Numerous possibilities might emerge. Anyhow, I have 4 more race weekends ahead of me in F2, that’s all I understand. We will see what occurs next.
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