What about FP1 for Théo Pourchaire?

Théo Pourchaire, being part of the Sauber Academy, was chosen by the Alfa Romeo team to carry out Pirelli tests on a day in early August 2021 at the Hungaroring circuit.

He was able to take his first laps in Formula 1 during this day.

Since this season, teams must have a rookie driver participate in Free Practice 1 at least twice. Alfa Romeo does have a reserve driver in Robert Kubica, however, he is not a rookie (For the practice sessions, the driver must have completed less than 2 Grand Prix).

The number 1 solution for the Swiss team remains Théo Pourchaire. Indeed, the Frenchman is expected to make his debut in FP1 this season.

During our meeting with Théo Pourchaire in April, he had told us that he would only do his first free tests if Formula 2 was not present. Find the interview here!

It was fortunate, during the French Grand Prix, there was no Formula 2. Théo had told us that he would have to drive on the Paul Ricard circuit at the end of July with Alfa Romeo.

With the cancellation of the Russian Grand Prix, Formula 2 will indeed be present at Le Castellet. Unless there is a big surprise, the native of Grasse should not take part in the free practice sessions at Le Castellet.

Here are the remaining circuits to complete your first laps in Formula 1 during an official session:

• Canada
• Singapore
• Japan
• Austin
• Mexico
• Brazil

Exclusive Motors Inside, according to our information, at the moment Théo should be racing in Austin!

The priority for Théo Pourchaire and also Frédéric Vasseur is the championship title in Formula 2. At the moment, a third season is not planned for the young Frenchman.

For the moment before the Monégasque weekend, he is second in the championship, 26 points behind Felipe Drugovich.