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F1: Alpine recruits Hirakawa as test and reserve driver
Toyota protege and former member of McLaren's development programme, Ryo Hirakawa has been appointed Alpine's test and reserve driver. Within his role, he will participate in the team's Testing of Previous Cars programme and support with car development and technical understanding using the team's simulator throughout 2025. He will also drive in Free Practice 1 at the Japanese Grand Prix (04 April) at Suzuka. Hirakawa brings a wealth of experience to the French team having competed across various disciplines including Super Formula, Endurance, and Super GT as well as having tested F1 machinery with McLaren in 2023 and 2024. The Japanese driver most notably took overall victory at the 24...
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