Ryo Hirakawa: Japanese racing star as a test driver at Alpine in Formula 1!

Ryo Hirakawa: Japanese racing star as a test driver at Alpine in Formula 1!

Suzuka, Japan - Ryo Hirakawa from Japan will be test and replacement drivers for the Formula 1 team Alpine in 2025. The LE Mans winner of 2022 will thus become part of the French racing team, which will go into the season as a work team next year. In an official message, the team announced that Hirakawa will participate in vehicle development and will take part in the first free training session at the Grand Prix of Japan in Suzuka on April 4. It remains to be seen whether he will replace Pierre Gasly or Jack Doohan. "It is an honor to be active at Alpine as a test and replacement driver," said the 30-year-old pride. He sees it as a great opportunity to work with a committed team that has a lot of experience, so laola1.at .