Hirakawa joins Alpine

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.
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 sport. Alpine will field Ryo Hirakawa in a test and reserve driver role this season,
Alpine F1 adds Hirakawa to 2025 test and reserve driver roster
The Alpine F1 team has announced the addition of Ryō Hirakawa to its roster of test and reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
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 recruits Hirakawa as test and reserve driver
Toyota protege and former member of McLaren's development programme, Ryo Hirakawa has been appointed Alpine's test and reserve driver.
Alpine appoints former Le Mans winner as new reserve driver
Alpine has announced a new test and reserve driver for 2025. Ryo Hirakawa moves to the French team where he will do simulator work but will also be in action during the first free practice of the Japanese Grand Prix.
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