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 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.
- •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.
- 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
"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
"Pourchaire is unsure whether he will stay in WEC, but clarifies Formula E will become his primary focus next year
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 11, 2026, 4:15 PMTheo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future
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
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:15 PMTheo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future
Pourchaire is unsure whether he will stay in WEC, but clarifies Formula E will become his primary focus next year
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