FIA Formula 2 race winner Paul Aron has signed a deal with the Alpine Formula 1 squad to become the outfit’s Reserve Driver in 2025.
Aron, 20, hailing from Estonia is a former member of the Mercedes Junior Programme but embarked on his rookie campaign in F2 without the backing of an F1 outfit.
Unfazed, Aron has had an exemplary campaign in F2, clinching seven podiums to sit fourth in the Drivers’ standings as the second-highest rookie.
His campaign has been contested with Hitech, founded by Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes, which undoubtedly helped the Estonian secure his new F1 Reserve Driver role for 2025.
“We are very pleased to have Paul join BWT Alpine Formula One Team as our 2025 Reserve Driver,” said Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore.
“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.”
‘It’s incredibly special to join Alpine,’ says Paul Aron
Aron couldn’t contain his excitement upon announcing his team-up with Alpine, saying “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 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.”
The Reserve Driver role at Alpine was vacated by Jack Doohan, who is graduating to compete alongside Pierre Gasly on the F1 grid full-time in 2025.
Aron meanwhile, is chasing his first F2 win and comfortably took pole position in Qatar on Friday.
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