Alpine has confirmed that FIA F2 frontrunner Paul Aron will be its reserve driver in 2025, replacing the promoted Jack Doohan.
The 20-year-old Estonian currently races for the Hitech team founded by Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes.
Aron, who was a Mercedes junior from 2019 until 2023, lies fourth in the F2 standings heading into the final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
He finished third in the FIA F3 Championship for Prema in 2023, behind Gabriel Bortoleto and Zak O’Sullivan, and just ahead of Franco Colapinto.
“There is a generational shift in F1 at the moment, as we see with many young drivers coming into the sport and making an impact,” said Alpine’s Flavio Briatore. “We believe Paul is one of the best talents and we look forward to developing him into an F1 driver.”
“It’s incredibly special to be joining BWT Alpine F1 Team,” said Aron. “It is clear that this is a great place to be for any young driver and I’m really pleased that Flavio and Oliver 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.”
