Franco Colapinto has joined Formula 1 team Alpine as a reserve driver for this year after racing for Williams in 2024.

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.

The Alpine Formula One team piled pressure on Australian rookie Jack Doohan on Thursday by signing Argentine Franco Colapinto as a reserve ready to replace him. Renault-owned Alpine said the 21-year-old,

Argentine Franco Colapinto is to be Alpine's reserve driver this season after signing a multi-year deal to join the team from Williams.

However, the arrival of Colapinto is set to give Alpine an alternative driver option to consider for the future after his emergence last year with Williams, with whom he remained

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.