Hirakawa joins Alpine

Ryō Hirakawa joins Alpine F1 as a reserve driver ahead of 2025 season
Formula 1 season is just around the corner, but Alpine is not done adding to their driver roster. The team announced on Thursday that Ryō Hirakawa was joining Alpine as a test and reserve driver for the 2025 season.
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.
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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 F1 team as test and reserve driver
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