Formulation 2 title contender Paul Aron has been introduced as Alpine’s 2025 Formulation 1 reserve driver.
Aron replaces Jack Doohan, who will assume a full-time race seat subsequent yr following Esteban Ocon’s transfer to Haas.
The 20-year-old sits fourth within the F2 drivers’ standings and, after securing pole for this weekend’s Qatar function race, nonetheless has a mathematical probability of claiming the title.
The change will see the Estonian hyperlink again up with Alpine staff principal Oliver Oakes, who based Aron’s present staff, Hitech Grand Prix, in 2015.
“It’s extremely particular to be becoming a member of BWT Alpine Formulation One Workforce,” mentioned Aron.
“It’s clear that this can be a great spot to be for any younger driver and I’m actually happy that Flavio [Briatore, executive advisor] and Oliver have given me this chance.
“Earlier than 2025 and the exhausting work that can include being the staff’s reserve driver, I’ve a championship to concentrate on for the rest of this yr and I can be giving it my all to compete for the title. I’m wanting ahead to essentially starting the work and persevering with my profession pathway in motorsport.”
Paul Aron, Hitech Pulse-Eight
Picture by: James Sutton / Motorsport Photos
Aron is at present ranked because the second-best rookie within the standings, behind solely Sauber-bound championship chief Gabriel Bortoleto, who will be part of him on the entrance row in Sunday’s F2 function race.
“We’re more than happy to have Paul be part of BWT Alpine Formulation One Workforce as our 2025 reserve driver,” mentioned govt advisor, Flavio Briatore.
“There’s a generational shift in Formulation 1 in the intervening time, as we see with many younger drivers coming into the game and making an affect. We consider Paul is among the finest abilities and we look ahead to growing him into an F1 driver.”
Whereas the appointment comes with restricted shock given the earlier relationship between Oakes and Aron, it is going to inevitably elevate questions on the way forward for fellow F2 driver Victor Martins, who was part of the academy between 2018-19, and rejoined in 2021.
A earlier F3 champion, Martins took half within the World Endurance Championship rookie check with Alpine however didn’t function on the producer’s just lately introduced 2025 driver roster and is but to verify his plans for the yr.
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