Grassois pilot Théo Pourchaire is about to take a new step in his career. This week, the 2023 Formula 2 champion will participate in the first public tests of the Gen4 Formula E single-seaters on the Jarama circuit, near Madrid. An event organized from November 16 to 20, in preparation for the 2027 season.
A first immersion with Opel after several Formula E tests
Théo Pourchaire is not entirely new to the world of Formula E. For more than a year, the Grassois driver has participated in various electric single-seater tests. The French driver notably drove with Maserati and DS Penske. Two teams which, like his new Opel outfit, belong to the Stellantis group. This experience allows him to approach the upcoming tests with a first knowledge of the discipline. Furthermore, the Maralpin will team up with Mitch Evans who has solid experience in the discipline.
The Jarama circuit will host the first public outings of the new Gen4 single-seaters, from Monday, November 16 to Friday, November 20. The program includes six driving sessions, spread over three days. Each morning, drivers will have three hours on track, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A second session will take place in the afternoon, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Two race simulations on full grids are also on the program. Teams will thus be able to familiarize themselves with the traditional E-Prix format and the new formula called “E-Prix Unleashed”.
These tests will notably allow evaluation of the new cars before the launch of the next championship. For Théo Pourchaire, this experience marks a new step after a 2026 season devoted to endurance.
The driver from Grasse has just completed his first full campaign in this discipline. Despite a season marked by contrasting results, the 2023 F2 champion retains the progress made collectively: “We gave our all from start to finish and I learned a great deal. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.“
Formula E season 13 will finally begin in January 2027. The first two races, originally scheduled in Jeddah on December 18 and 19, have been postponed to April 16 and 17 due to the geopolitical context. The calendar has also been reorganized with the relocation of the Sanya event, now set for April 3.
The championship will therefore begin with an American tour, with four successive stops in Mexico on January 18, Austin on February 6, Miami on February 20 and São Paulo on March 13.
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