Hirakawa joins Alpine

Hirakawa joins Alpine F1 team as test and reserve driver
Alpine has added Toyota-backed Ryo Hirakawa as a test and reserve driver, and will run him in FP1 at the Japanese Grand Prix in April. Hirakawa was most recently with McLaren as part of its driver
F1 team announce NEW driver signing from rival team
The news preceded the stunning driver transfer news that saw Alpine acquire the signing of Franco Colapinto from Williams, also as a test and reserve driver, completing the Alpine lineup. Within his role as test and reserve driver,
Ryō Hirakawa joins Alpine F1 as a reserve driver ahead of 2025 season
The 2025 Formula 1 season is just around the corner, but Alpine is not done adding to their driver roster.
Alpine appoints former Le Mans winner as new reserve driver
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.
Formula 1: Franco Colapinto Joins Alpine for 2025 As Reserve Driver
Alpine have acquired Franco Colapinto to become the team's reserve driver for 2025 adding further pressure on the under-fire Jack Doohan.
Hirakawa joins Alpine as F1 test and reserve driver
Japanese Ryo Hirakawa has joined Alpine as one of their two test and reserve drivers this year. The 30-year-old, who was a development driver for McLaren in 2024, will take part in first practice at the Japanese Grand Prix for the team on 4 April.
Ryo Hirakawa named Alpine F1 test and reserve driver
FIA World Endurance Champion Ryo Hirawaka has been named an Alpine Formula 1 test and reserve driver per a Thursday
F1 team Alpine signs Franco Colapinto as reserve driver
Franco Colapinto has joined Formula 1 team Alpine as a reserve driver for this year after racing for Williams in 2024
Franco Colapinto’s move to Alpine revives his F1 future — and pressures Jack Doohan
Signing Colapinto is a solid bet for Alpine, but there's no question it puts a spotlight on its 2025 driver before the season even begins.
Colapinto joins Alpine as reserve after Williams release
Argentine Franco Colapinto is to be Alpine's reserve driver this season after signing a multi-year deal to join the team from Williams.
Williams explain decision to release Franco Colapinto to Alpine
Alpine confirmed on Thursday (Jan 18) that Franco Colapinto will be one of their reserve drivers for the 2025 Formula 1 season with the 21-year-old making the switch from Williams. The Argentinian driver takes up the role of Test and Reserve Driver for the upcoming championship and will attend several grand prixs across the course of the season sharing driving duties with Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa.
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Franco Colapinto signing confirmed in double Alpine driver swoop – round-up
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Alpine adds Ryo Hirakawa to F1 2025 roster with home GP appearance planned
Alpine has added another driver to its roster for the F1 2025 season, amid speculation over Franco Colapinto’s future in the ...
Hirakawa joins Alpine's F1 reserve roster with Suzuka practice outing
Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa will take part in first practice for his home Formula One grand prix at Suzuka in April after being added to the test and reserve roster at Renault-owned Alpine.
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Alpine signs Franco Colapinto; Jack Doohan retains seat for now
Alpine signed Argentina's Franco Colapinto to a multi-year deal Thursday as a test and reserve driver for the upcoming season ...