'But I felt like I was considered, but not that much' Pourchaire, expressed his disappointment at not securing an F1 race seat for the 2024 season despite his impressive championship win in F2

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Theo Pourchaire, a talented young driver, has recently expressed his disappointment at not securing a Formula 1 race seat for the 2024 season despite his impressive championship win in Formula 2. His exclusion from the F1 grid came as a surprise to many, especially after his standout performances in the feeder series.

Following this setback, Pourchaire has shown resilience by exploring other competitive opportunities. He has ventured into the world of Super Formula in Japan and even tested the waters in the IndyCar circuit in the United States, demonstrating his versatility and determination to succeed in different racing disciplines.

During a recent interview on the "Speed Street" podcast with Conor Daly, Pourchaire opened up about the challenges he has faced. His emotional journey and the hurdles he has overcome provide insight into the highs and lows of a racing career.

"It is tough because I won the F2 [championship] which is the last step before F1.

"Everybody is looking at the Formula 2 drivers in the F1 paddock, which ones are going to drive in F1 for the next few years. 

"But I felt like I was considered, but not that much, and that hurts quite a lot.

"I think the door is not closed yet, but you know, it’s Formula 1, you never know what can happen in the Formula 1 world. 

"You see crazy things happening, so I still believe I probably deserve a chance, at least a chance just to show myself. 

“I’ve been in talks with some other teams, mainly looking forward to next season. Because if I don’t have an opportunity in Formula 1, IndyCar is really something I want to do."

Sauber has demonstrated unwavering loyalty and commitment to supporting young talent, as evidenced by their continuous backing of Pourchaire amidst the imminent entry of Audi into the competitive arena of motorsport. Despite the exciting prospects of Audi's impending participation, the rumors swirling around Valtteri Bottas potentially extending his partnership with Sauber for the 2025 season have sparked intrigue and speculation within the racing community. The tantalizing prospect of Bottas teaming up with the promising newcomer Nico Hulkenberg adds an element of anticipation and excitement to the upcoming season.