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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
Showing **173** stories
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- [21 hours agoLawson edges closer to Racing Bulls stay as Tsolov tests
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/lawson-edges-closer-to-racing-bulls-stay-as-tsolov-tests/)
- [21 hours agoMcLaren still investing in Fornaroli as driver talk grows
2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/mclaren-still-investing-in-fornaroli-as-driver-talk-grows/)
- [2 NovToyoda: Hirakawa's F1 debut made a long-held dream come true
2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/toyoda-hirakawas-f1-debut-made-a-long-held-dream-come-true/)
- [23 OctF1 Explains: Understeer, Race Pace and More with Jack Doohan
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-sound/f1-explains-understeer-race-pace-and-more-with-jack-doohan/)
- [15 OctTsunoda set for IndyCar test with Meyer Shank
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/tsunoda-set-for-indycar-test-with-meyer-shank/)
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- [9 OctOcon open to reserve role next year if no seat
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/ocon-open-to-reserve-role-next-year-if-no-seat/)
- [5 OctPourchaire wants F1 car time after Sepang reserve duty
1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/pourchaire-wants-f1-car-time-after-sepang-reserve-duty/)
- [26 SepFormer 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/)
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- [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/)
- [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/)
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- [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/)
- [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/)
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- [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/)
- [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/)
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- [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/)
- [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/)
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