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Paul Aron’s Uphill Battle: The Quiet F2 Star Fighting for a Formula 1 Future

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
January 14, 2025
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Paul Aron’s Uphill Battle: The Quiet F2 Star Fighting for a Formula 1 Future

Paul Aron began 2024 as an underdog, overshadowed by flashier names and powerhouse teams in the Formula 2 paddock. Yet, by season’s end, the Estonian driver had emerged as one of the series’ most consistent performers, with the most podiums and poles, and a third-place finish in the standings. Despite these achievements, Aron remains without a Formula 1 race seat in 2025—a glaring reminder of how brutal the F1 ladder can be.


From Overlooked to Reserve: Aron’s Alpine Ascent

Aron’s breakthrough came in November 2024 when he was named Alpine’s reserve driver, a hard-earned reward after years of being overlooked. “It felt like happiness, not relief,” Aron said of the announcement, calling it validation for his hard work.

However, his promotion came with significant caveats. Alpine’s reserve bench is now crowded with heavyweights Franco Colapinto and Ryo Hirakawa. Colapinto, with funding and experience from nine F1 races, is poised to be the frontrunner for a 2025 seat if current driver Jack Doohan falters. This leaves Aron as a distant third in the pecking order.


Navigating a Rocky F2 Journey

Aron’s road to F1 hasn’t been smooth. After Mercedes dropped him in 2023, Aron switched to Hitech GP, where he began to shine. Early in the 2024 season, he led the F2 championship, racking up seven podiums in the first 14 races. Yet, while his qualifying performances improved mid-season, his race results faltered. Misfortune struck in Hungary with a clutch issue and in Belgium with an engine failure, derailing his title charge.

Despite these setbacks, Hitech team principal Oliver Oakes hailed Aron’s resilience. “To be dropped by Mercedes, go through all of that, and then fight for the championship all year long—that shows mental strength,” Oakes said.


A Packed Reserve Lineup

Alpine’s decision to bring in Colapinto and Hirakawa complicates Aron’s path. Colapinto’s swift acquisition from Williams underlines Alpine’s confidence in the Argentine driver, while Hirakawa, already lined up for FP1 sessions, has opportunities Aron won’t.

Adding to the intrigue is Victor Martins, who once seemed destined for an F1 seat but has now been pushed to the fringes. Martins’s underwhelming 2024 F2 season saw him finish seventh, and while he remains part of Alpine’s academy, his future seems more likely in endurance racing or Formula E.


The Long Road to F1

For Aron, his reserve role is a step forward but far from a guarantee. He recognizes the challenges ahead, stating, “You never make it [to F1] alone. You need good people around you, and you need a good team.”

As Alpine monitors Doohan’s performance, Aron’s hopes hinge on opportunities created by potential underperformance or unforeseen changes. Yet, with Colapinto waiting in the wings, Aron faces an uphill battle.


A Glimmer of Hope

Aron’s F1 prospects, while uncertain, are brighter than they were before his Alpine deal. His story is one of persistence, resilience, and quiet determination in a sport that often overlooks those without headlines or heavy funding.

“It’s not a race seat, but it’s a step in the right direction,” Aron reflected. For now, he waits, watches, and readies himself for the moment his opportunity might come—knowing he’ll have to fight just as hard off the track as he does on it.

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