As reported by F1 Insider via F1 Oversteer, the rumour circulating around is that Alpine paid €10 million to Williams to lure Colapinto across. Many fans feel Colapinto could be in prime position to replace Doohan, who is already under pressure before the season even starts.

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.

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

Franco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a reserve driver for the upcoming Formula 1 season, the team announced on Thursday.

The driver transfer market in Formula 1 never slows down.

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto bids an emotional farewell to Williams Racing to join Alpine as their Test and Reserve Driver for the 2025 season. Colapinto first made headlines when he debuted with Williams at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix,

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.

The 2025 Formula 1 season is just around the corner, but Alpine is not done adding to their driver roster.

Franco Colapinto has left Williams for Alpine, with the 21-year-old Argentine signing on as the team's test and reserve driver for the upcoming Formula One season

Franco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a test and reserve driver for the 2025 Formula One season after the team struck a deal to sign him from Williams. The team has maintained that Jack Doohan, who it named as Esteban Ocon’s replacement for 2025 at the end of August, is its race driver for the start of the season.

Alpine announced that former Williams driver Franco Colapinto has joined the team as a reserve driver in a move that casts concerns over Jack Doohan's F1 chances