Now it will almost have to be specified! Because next year, the duo of French drivers who will direct the Alpine F1 will also be 100% Norman! Esteban Ocon and the new recruit, Pierre Gasly, in this case. And precisely, during the Formula 1 Grand Prix of the Americas which will take place from 21 to 23 October, a tricolor not originally from Normandy will join his teammates!
Théo Pourchaire: first in F1, as part of a Grand Prix
It is Théo Pourchaire, a promising young Italian born in Grasse, who will be behind the wheel of an Alfa Romeo at the next F1 Grand Prix of the Americas. The driver will thus be behind the wheel of the Hinwil car during free practice 1, at the Austin circuit. Hoping that the weather is good, to allow him to discover the circuit in question in good condition, at the wheel of a Formula 1. Because in this region of the globe, in this period, bad weather is legion and above all, very impressive. However, this is not his first session in the premier category, as Pourchaire has already driven an F1 in the past. However, it will be his baptism, as part of a Grand Prix in the premier category.
“I am thrilled to be making my free practice debut in Austin. It will be my second time behind the wheel of a Formula 1, but in a way it will feel like the first, because this time it will be during an official session of the Grand Prix. It’s like a dream come true and I want to thank the Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN for trusting me and for giving me this incredible opportunity. I am looking forward to being on track and will make sure I make the most of it and do my best to support the team as they prepare for the United States Grand Prix. “
It is Valtteri Bottas who will give up his place. The new regulation requires two drivers from the same team to leave their seats, each at least once, during the season. This is to evaluate the newbies.
Article published on 10/14/2022 at 6:24 am
