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F1 team confirm sensational driver signing for 2025
A Formula 1 team has unveiled a significant driver change for 2025, adding to the excitement ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
While McLaren and Ferrari vie for the 2024 Constructors’ Championship, other teams have crucial battles, including the fight for sixth place between Alpine, Haas, and VCARB.
Alpine currently leads the pack, boosted by Pierre Gasly’s strong performance in Qatar.
Looking to next season, Alpine has already confirmed Jack Doohan as Esteban Ocon’s replacement in their F1 team.
Additionally, the Enstone-based outfit has made waves with their announcement for the 2025 F1 Academy.
Dutch racer Nina Gademan will join the team for her first full campaign in the all-female series.
Gademan impressed earlier in 2024 as a wildcard at Zandvoort, finishing fourth and tenth across two races and earning 13 points.
She brings a strong résumé, including winning the FIA Motorsport Games Karting Slalom Cup for Team Netherlands in 2019 and making her single-seater debut in British Formula 4 in 2024.
In F4, she secured her first rookie podium at Thruxton, marking her as a rising talent.
Gademan will replace current Alpine Academy driver Abbi Pulling, who is expected to depart as the reigning champion despite a recent setback.
Speaking about her new role, Gademan expressed immense pride in joining Alpine’s F1 Academy team, calling it a “dream come true.”
She emphasized the significance of representing a team with such a storied legacy and pledged to make the 2025 season a memorable one.
Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes praised Gademan’s potential, highlighting her addition as a valuable step for the team’s junior driver program.
He stated the team’s enthusiasm to support her development throughout the 2025 season.
This announcement reinforces Alpine’s commitment to nurturing young talent and investing in the future of motorsport.
With the spotlight now on Abu Dhabi, where teams are set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 season, Alpine has already taken a bold step forward in planning for 2025, setting high expectations for both their F1 and F1 Academy programs.
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