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Fresh talent set for F1 outing as two teams strike an interesting deal
Alpine F1 junior Paul Aron will participate in two FP1 sessions for Sauber following an agreement between the two teams. According to F1 regulations, all 20 drivers, excluding rookies, are required to give up their car for two FP1 sessions each season. As Sauber has rookie Gabriel Bortoleto in one car, they needed a replacement for Nico Hulkenberg. In the absence of an obvious junior driver, Sauber secured Aron’s “driving services” as Alpine’s test and reserve driver for the 2025 F1 season. Aron’s FP1 sessions at the British and Hungarian Grands Prix aim to provide him with valuable track time and showcase his potential for a potential full-time F1 drive. Following his FP1 duties, Aron will return to Alpine for the remainder of the weekend as confirmed by Sauber, aiming to impress and potentially contend for the second Alpine seat in the future.
