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The Hitech Formula Two driver replaces Australian Jack Doohan, who will move up to a race seat following the departure of Esteban Ocon to Haas at the end of the year.
Alpine with Paul Aron (X)
Twenty-year-old Estonian Paul Aron will be Alpine’s reserve driver next season, the Renault-owned Formula One team said on Saturday.
The Hitech Formula Two driver replaces Australian Jack Doohan, who will move up to a race seat following the departure of Esteban Ocon to Haas at the end of the year.
Aron is currently fourth in the F2 championship and still in the title reckoning.
“There is a generational shift in Formula One at the moment, as we see with many young drivers coming into the sport and making an impact,” said Alpine’s executive advisor Flavio Briatore.
“We believe Paul is one of the best talents and we look forward to developing him into an F1 driver.”
The 20-year-old said he was thrilled to be joining the team for next season and that he was looking forward to getting started with them in 2025.
“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 (Oakes) have given me this opportunity,” Aron stated.
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.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – Reuters)