If you thought Alpine’s 2026 lineup was already shaping up nicely with Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto locked in as the main guns, think again, because Paul Aron is sticking around as the team’s third driver and reserve ace. The French squad just dropped the confirmation, and spoiler alert: it’s got everyone buzzing about the team’s future plans.
Paul Aron To Be The Third And Reserve Driver
Paul Aron isn’t just any reserve; he has got “future star” written all over him. Fresh off a killer 2024 F2 campaign with Hitech Pulse-Eight, where he snagged third in the standings with a maiden win in Qatar, and racked up eight podiums, four poles, and 163 points. He jumped straight into Alpine’s books as their 2025 reserve, logging laps in the A524 at Yas Marina and even getting loaned to Sauber for FP1 runs at Silverstone and Hungary.
Alpine 2026 Lineup
Alpine has Pierre Gasly, locked in till 2028, pairing up with Franco Colapinto, who earned his spot after a late-season surge that had everyone buzzing. And then we have Paul Aron, the 21-year-old with a track record in Formula Regional and F3, third place finishes there too, it’s clear why they’re not letting him slip away.
This move screams smart strategy for Alpine in a wild 2026 regulations shake-up, with Mercedes power under the hood and a grid full of fresh faces. Psul Aron’s been putting in the miles, as those Abu Dhabi FP1 plans, and he’ll be there testing the A526, keeping the team sharp.
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