Franco Colapinto has joined Formula 1 team Alpine as a reserve driver for this year after racing for Williams in 2024. The 21-year-old Argentinian signed a multi-year deal with Alpine, which earlier promoted Jack Doohan to team with Pierre Gasly for the upcoming season.

Alpine signed Argentina’s Franco Colapinto to a multi-year deal Thursday as a test and reserve driver for the upcoming season, putting the 21-year-old closer to a full-time ride. The team also announced that Ryo Hirakawa of Japan also will serve in a test and reserve driver role in 2025.

Have Alpine signed Franco Colapinto permanently? A "strangely worded" press release suggests Colapinto may still be contracted to Williams