Paul Aron will drive for Alpine during opening practice at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.

Aron will replace Franco Colapinto for the first 60-minute session in Monza as the team ticks off another of its mandatory rookie outings.

Paul Aron receives Italian GP Alpine call-up

Teams are required to field a rookie driver in Free Practice 1 twice in each car over the course of the 24-event F1 2025 campaign.

Aron’s appearance in Italy will be Alpine’s second, having run Ryo Hirakawa at the Japanese Grand Prix in place of Jack Doohan.

“Test and reserve driver, Paul Aron, will get his first opportunity to drive for the team during a Grand Prix weekend in Free Practice 1,” Alpine announced.

“It will be Paul’s third Free Practice 1 appearance of the season and his first for BWT Alpine Formu

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