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# F1 reserve driver
Latest **F1 reserve driver** — paddock stories, driver updates and key race headlines on this topic, sorted by publication date.
## Latest F1 reserve driver
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- [5 days agoFormer Red Bull driver Kvyat draws on past Alpine ties
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/former-red-bull-driver-kvyat-draws-on-past-alpine-ties/)
- [22 MayFornaroli eyes 2027 F1 seat as McLaren reserve duties grow
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/fornaroli-eyes-2027-f1-seat-as-mclaren-reserve-duties-grow/)
- [2 AprDoohan's Bold Move: Embracing Change After Super Formula Struggle
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/doohans-bold-move-embracing-change-after-super-formula-struggle/)
- [12 MarAston Martin Simulator Driver Shocked by Honda's Vibrations Crisis
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/aston-martin-simulator-driver-shocked-by-hondas-vibrations-crisis/)
- [8 MarInside Scoop: De Vries' Journey to McLaren as a Reserve
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/inside-scoop-de-vries-journey-to-mclaren-as-a-reserve/)
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- [12 FebMcLaren's Fornaroli: No Racing in 2026 – What's Next?
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/mclarens-fornaroli-no-racing-in-2026-whats-next/)
- [11 FebIs Shwartzman Set to Become Audi's Reserve F1 Driver?
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/is-shwartzman-set-to-become-audis-reserve-f1-driver/)
- [6 JanZhou's Leap to Cadillac's Reserve Role: A Fresh Chapter
4](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/zhous-leap-to-cadillacs-reserve-role-a-fresh-chapter/)
- [12 Feb 2025Bottas to Mentor Antonelli: Ready for 2025 Races if Needed
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/bottas-to-mentor-antonelli-ready-for-2025-races-if-needed/)
- [7 Feb 2025Zhou's Future: Reserve Driver Ready for 'Any Opportunity' in 2025
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/zhous-future-reserve-driver-ready-for-any-opportunity-in-2025/)
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- [Exploring Bottas' Prospects: A Shot at Mercedes Power in 2025?
19](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/exploring-bottas-prospects-a-shot-at-mercedes-power-in-2025/)
- [14 Jan 2025Drugovich to Extend Role as Aston Martin Test & Reserve
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/drugovich-to-extend-role-as-aston-martin-test-reserve-driver-for-2025/)
- [10 Jan 2025Colapinto Joins Alpine, Strengthens Team’s Future in F1
11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/colapinto-joins-alpine-strengthens-teams-future-in-f1/)
- [9 Dec 2024Mercedes Boss Wolff Confirms Bottas Reserve Role Talks Progressing
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/mercedes-boss-wolff-confirms-bottas-reserve-role-talks-progressing/)
- [25 Nov 2024Bottas Confirms Talks for 2025 Mercedes Reserve Role Underway
2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/bottas-confirms-talks-for-2025-mercedes-reserve-role-underway/)
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- [24 Nov 2024Wolff Eyes Bottas Return to Mercedes for 2026 Resurgence
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/wolff-eyes-bottas-return-to-mercedes-for-2026-resurgence/)
- [23 Nov 2024Bottas Set for Mercedes Comeback with Reserve Role in 2025
5](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/bottas-set-for-mercedes-comeback-with-reserve-role-in-2025/)
- [19 Nov 2024Mick Schumacher Faces Setback as Formula 1 Dream Fades Away
2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/mick-schumacher-faces-setback-as-formula-1-dream-fades-away/)
- [18 Nov 2024Zhou Eyes Ferrari Reserve Role Amid 2025 Driver Market Shake-Up
6](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/zhou-eyes-ferrari-reserve-role-amid-2025-driver-market-shake-up/)
- [2 Nov 2024Shwartzman Leaves F1 Dream & Embraces New IndyCar Chapter
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/shwartzman-leaves-f1-dream-embraces-new-indycar-chapter/)
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- [25 Oct 2024Audi Delays Decision as Bottas Weighs Mercedes Test Role Return
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/audi-delays-decision-as-bottas-weighs-mercedes-test-role-return/)
- [21 Oct 2024Bottas Faces Multi-Year Deal Risk Amid Schumacher & Colapinto Interest
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/bottas-faces-multi-year-deal-risk-amid-schumacher-colapinto-interest/)
- [25 Sep 2024Ricciardo Faces F1 Exit With No Regrets After 2024
9](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ricciardo-faces-f1-exit-with-no-regrets-after-2024/)
- [14 Sep 2024Sainz Battles Neck Injury Ahead of Crucial Azerbaijan GP Race
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/sainz-battles-neck-injury-ahead-of-crucial-azerbaijan-gp-race/)
- [13 Sep 2024Bearman Steps In as Haas Scrambles Amid Reserve Driver Crisis
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/bearman-steps-in-as-haas-scrambles-amid-reserve-driver-crisis/)
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- [20 Jul 2024Shock Decision: Magnussen Rejects 2025 F1 Reserve Role!
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/shock-decision-magnussen-rejects-2025-f1-reserve-role/)
- [24 Apr 2024Vesti's F1 Path: Dual Reservist Role with Mercedes and McLaren
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/vestis-f1-path-dual-reservist-role-with-mercedes-and-mclaren/)
- [15 Mar 2024Vasseur Says Bearman Now is Ferrari's Top Reserve Driver
2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/vasseur-says-bearman-now-is-ferraris-top-reserve-driver/)
- [13 Dec 2023Schumacher Replaced Ailing Russell at Mercedes F1 Tyre Test
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/schumacher-replaced-ailing-russell-at-mercedes-f1-tyre-test/)
- [23 Nov 2023Ferrari Set to Retain Leclerc & Sainz Beyond Next F1
2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ferrari-set-to-retain-leclerc-sainz-beyond-next-f1-season/)
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