It looked like the Formula 1 door had closed for 2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire as he took up a full-time race drive in Peugeot’s WEC Hypercar programme this season. But it has creaked open just a fraction since Pourchaire has been announced – somewhat surprisingly – as an addition to Mercedes’ F1 development ranks.<br>F2 champions and runners-up have struggled to make the leap to F1 ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/overlooked-f2-champion-who-deserved-better-returns-to-f1-in-mercedes-role/10799937/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>