French hopeful Théo Pourchaire will take on a new challenge in 2025 under the colors of Peugeot.
Théo Pourchaire bounces from the single-seater in Endurance for 2025 !
Théo Pourchaire joins the lion's armada in WEC
In the wake of rookies test passed in Bahrain, Théo Pourchaire is announced as the new test and development pilot of the Team Peugeot Sport in Endurance in 2025.
Somewhat shunned by F1 despite a title of Champion an F2put aside by McLaren Arrow SP after some promising stints in IndyCar, Théo Pourchaire will touch Endurance in 2025 under the colors of Peugeot Sport.
The 21 year old French pilot joins the lion armada in WEC as test pilot after having taken charge of Peugeot 9X8 during the Rookie Test on the Bahrain circuit, where he demonstrated his driving skills, his analytical skills and his professionalism.
His promising performance convinced the team to offer him a key role in the development and preparation of the brand's Hypercars for the coming seasons. Pourchaire's role will consist in particular of participate in private testing sessions and contribute to the technical development of the 9X8also to be ready to race quickly in the WEC in the event of the unavailability of a regular driver.
Théo Pourchaire: “A magnificent opportunity”
“During the Rookie Test in Bahrain, Théo showed great potential and a keen understanding of the specificities of our car,” declared Olivier Jansonnie, Technical Director of Peugeot Sport. “Theo brings a new perspective with his single-seater experience, which is a valuable asset for the development of our endurance program. We look forward to working with him and fully integrating him into our team.”
“It’s a wonderful opportunity,” rejoices Théo Pourchaire. “I also see it as a new start, for me endurance is a new challenge. I really liked the rookie tests in Bahrain, which went very well.”
“The 9X8 is a very powerful car, different from what I have had the opportunity to drive. Endurance cars are very advanced at the cutting edge of technology, which brings them closer to Formula 1. Being a racing driver trial is a great opportunity, I thank Team Peugeot for offering me this opportunity and I can't wait to start this new role.”
