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Theo Pourchaire starts Opel Formula E drive amid WEC uncertainty

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Theo Pourchaire starts Opel Formula E drive amid WEC uncertainty

Summary

Theo Pourchaire is focused on his newly announced role with the Opel Formula E team for the 2026-27 season. He acknowledged that managing this commitment alongside a World Endurance Championship campaign would be challenging. Pourchaire, the 2023 Formula 2 champion, has not ruled out the possibility of running both programs. His dual commitment is a subject of growing interest as the racing season approaches.

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•Pourchaire joins the new Opel Formula E team for the upcoming season.
•He admits balancing both Formula E and WEC campaigns is tough.
•The 2026-27 Formula E season is approaching.
•He remains open to running a dual racing program.

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4:15 PMMotorsport.com — Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future
4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future

What they're saying

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Theo Pourchaire has admitted that combining his newly-announced Formula E drive with another campaign in the World Endurance Championship would be tough, but has not ruled out running a dual programme. Earlier this month, it was revealed that 2023 Formula 2 champion Pourchaire will return to single-seaters, joining the new Opel Formula E team for the 2026-27 season. Read ...Keep reading
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