Paul Aron confirmed as Alpine F1 Reserve Driver for 2025

Alpine F1 Team have signed Paul Aron to be Reserve Driver for the French squad next season.

Aron has impressed throughout 2024, leading the Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship earlier this season and he remains in contention for the title going into the final two race weekends.

The 20-year-old said he was thrilled to be joining the team for next season and that he was looking forward to getting started with them in 2025.

“It’s incredibly special to be joining BWT Alpine Formula One Team. It is clear that this is a great place to be for any young driver and I’m really pleased that Flavio and Oliver (Oakes) have given me this opportunity. Before 2025 and the hard work that will come with being the team’s Reserve Driver, I have a Championship to focus on for the remainder of this year and I will be giving it my all to compete for the title. I’m looking forward to really beginning the work and continuing my career pathway in motorsport.”

Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore added: “We are very pleased to have Paul join BWT Alpine Formula One Team as our 2025 Reserve Driver. There is a generational shift in Formula 1 at the moment, as we see with many young drivers coming into the sport and making an impact. We believe Paul is one of the best talents and we look forward to developing him into an F1 driver.”