Theo Pourcher: “Even if I race in Super Formula, I won’t get any attention”[F1-Gate.com]

Theo Pourcher won the FIA ​​Formula 2 Championship title in his third year of racing, but admits his 2024 racing project is still undecided. The 20-year-old French driver has been a reserve driver for Sauber, but is not offered a race seat in F1, although his F2 adventure is now firmly at an end.

“People around me are planning ahead now,” Pourchere told RMC Sport in Abu Dhabi. When asked about 2024, Pourcher said: “I will still be Alfa Romeo’s reserve driver.” “That’s good, but I’ve already told them that it’s not enough for me.” “I want to race. I’m still young and I know I have the potential to go even further in this sport.” One year in F1, with the simulator and a few tests, is not enough.”Another season in F2 is out of the question, and a driver like Pourcher is basically in the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship. (WEC), Japanese Super Formula, or IndyCar. “There are championships that I can play in and we are talking about them right now,” admits Pourcher. “The Endurance Championship is a very good championship, but for me it’s not something that will get me closer to F1. I want to prepare for F1 in 2025 because I think I’m capable and I deserve a chance. “I think Super Formula is a good championship because the cars are very fast and the level is high.However, it doesn’t get much coverage.The most important thing for me is that the F1 teams are watching.”“IndyCar is more It’s advertised, but it’s a bit different. I don’t know what will happen depending on the chances. The Super Formula calendar aligns very well with the third F1 driver’s calendar. I think it’s a good compromise for me, but if I go there. , I want to compete in a good team so that I don’t forget.” Pourcher admitted that part of the road to F1 for young drivers these days is learning patience. “That’s very important,” Pourchere smiled. “I’m getting closer to F1 and I think it’s one of the things I’ve mastered the least,” he said. “I know I’ll get the chance someday, but of course I wish it had come last year. I haven’t achieved it this year. I haven’t done it, but I believe in myself. I have to be patient.”