Just days into 2025, Alpine have added an important dimension to the F1 transfer market. Franco Colapinto has signed a multi-year deal and joined the French team as a reserve driver.

Alpine could poach a number of Sergio Perez sponsors following the signing of Franco Colapinto from Williams for the F1 2025 season.

Signing Colapinto is a solid bet for Alpine, but there's no question it puts a spotlight on its 2025 driver before the season even begins.

Alpine have acquired Franco Colapinto to become the team's reserve driver for 2025 adding further pressure on the under-fire Jack Doohan.

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto has taken a significant step in his Formula One journey, leaving Williams Racing to join BWT Alpine.

Jacques Villeneuve believes Franco Colapinto has only himself to blame for damaging his chances after his late-season crashes cost him a seat on the F1 2025 grid. Colapinto was an unexpected replacement at Williams when James Vowles called time on Logan Sargeant’s stay,

OPINION: Franco Colapinto's deal with Alpine is seen by many as a direct threat to Jack Doohan – and that's probably just because it is. It's a bit ruthless of the new Alpine bosses to put so much pressure on their driver,