Early career
Théo Pourchaire had been a standout talent from an early age, kicking off his racing career by winning the 2018 French F4 Junior Championship and 2019 ADAC Formula 4.
Unlike many racing drivers, Théo Pourchaire didn’t come from a motor racing background: his father is a supermarket owner in France. Pourchaire got introduced to motorsport at the age of three after getting a taste of go-karting at a local track in Grasse, and soon became unstoppable, winning various karting series before graduating to a single-seater series at the age of 14.
Pourchaire first gained notoriety in motorsport circles after winning the 2018 French F4 Junior Championship and 2019 ADAC Formula 4 Championship. In 2020, Pourchaire stepped up to Formula 3 with ART GP, finishing as runner-up to Oscar Piastri by just three points. This stellar rookie performance saw him get promoted to FIA Formula 2, where he would be the youngest-ever (at the time) Formula 2 race winner at the age of 17.
Pourchaire spent the next two years in the series, taking the title in 2023 with one victory and nine podiums.
Since graduating from junior formulae, the Frenchman has gained experience across the world in paddocks such as Super Formula, NTT IndyCar series, European Le Mans series and the FIA World Endurance Championship. As well as participating in various Formula E Rookie Tests and Free Practice sessions for Maserati and Citroen.
Despite being a new addition to the grid, Pourchaire is not a driver to be underestimated as he prepares to showcase his full potential alongside Mitch Evans in a brand new team, Opel GSE.