"I am super excited to have the opportunity to join BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team," Colapinto said in a team release. "First of all, I want to say thank you to Williams for all their

Franco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a reserve driver for the upcoming Formula 1 season, the team announced on Thursday.

The driver transfer market in Formula 1 never slows down.

Alpine have acquired Franco Colapinto to become the team's reserve driver for 2025 adding further pressure on the under-fire Jack Doohan.

Franco Colapinto has signed a multi-year deal with Alpine that will see the Argentine join as test and reserve driver.

Formula 1 World Driver's Championship and the World Constructor's Championship will commence with a double header in April. Before the season kicks off, the team is making changes in their lineups to ensure a more competitive season than last year.

Formula 1 season is just around the corner, but Alpine is not done adding to their driver roster. The team announced on Thursday that Ryō Hirakawa was joining Alpine as a test and reserve driver for the 2025 season.

Alpine has added another driver to its roster for the F1 2025 season, amid speculation over Franco Colapinto’s future in the sport. Alpine will field Ryo Hirakawa in a test and reserve driver role this season,

Alpine has announced a new test and reserve driver for 2025. Ryo Hirakawa makes the move to the French racing stable where he will do simulator work but will also be in action during the first free practice of the Japanese Grand Prix.