Ryo Hirakawa’s move to Alpine as a test and ... It’s why towards the end of 2023 there was a surprise announcement from McLaren that he had joined the team as a reserve driver.

Hirakawa was also a reserve for McLaren F1 during the 2024 campaign, and drove in PF1 at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. “It is an honour to be joining BWT Alpine Formula One Team as a ...

Hirakawa, who has been a part of McLaren’s driver development program ... “It is great to bring Ryo on board with the team for 2025 and have him step in to take over driving duties for ...

Alpine will field Ryo Hirakawa in a test and reserve driver ... Such pedigree has attracted attention from F1 teams, with McLaren signing the Japanese driver to its driver development programme ...

Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa will take part in first practice ... Hirakawa was a reserve for 2024 constructors’ champions McLaren last season. "His addition brings a diverse range of racing ...

Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa will take part in first practice ... Hirakawa was a reserve for 2024 champions McLaren last season. "His addition brings a diverse range of racing experience to ...