Franco Colapinto has joined Formula 1 team Alpine as a reserve driver for this year after racing for Williams in 2024.

Alpine confirmed on Thursday (Jan 18) that Franco Colapinto will be one of their reserve drivers for the 2025 Formula 1 season with the 21-year-old making the switch from Williams. The Argentinian driver takes up the role of Test and Reserve Driver for the upcoming championship and will attend several grand prixs across the course of the season sharing driving duties with Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa.

Alpine signed Argentina's Franco Colapinto to a multi-year deal Thursday as a test and reserve driver for the upcoming season, putting the 21-year-old closer to a full-time ride.

Former champions Williams, with Carlos Sainz joining from Ferrari alongside Alex Albon, will unveil their 2025 Formula One car at Silverstone on Feb 14 -- Valentine's Day -- ahead of a 10-team livery launch in London on the 18th.

Williams has revealed its 2025 car launch date, selecting 14 February for the launch of its FW47 Formula 1 car. The Grove-based squad will unveil its new car with a "bespoke one-off livery" for its Valentine's Day event at Silverstone,

Williams will reveal a special livery on Valentine’s Day in 2025 to commemorate Formula 1’s 75th anniversary. The FW47 will be presented to fans, partners, and media during a special event at Silverstone,