Audi selects Alpine F1 reserve Paul Aron for practice sessions in Spain, Austria
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Audi will utilize Alpine reserve driver Paul Aron for two mandatory rookie practice sessions during the 2026 Formula 1 season. Aron will first drive Nico Hulkenberg's R26 at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with a second outing planned at the Austria Grand Prix. This decision occurs as teams are required to integrate rookie drivers into their practice sessions, contributing to their development in the sport. This initiative marks a significant opportunity for Aron to gain experience in top-level racing.
- •Audi will field Paul Aron in two practice outings this summer.
- •First outing is at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- •A second practice session is scheduled for the Austria Grand Prix.
- •Teams must include rookie drivers in their practices throughout the season.
- 9:32 AMMotorsport.com — Audi to field Alpine F1 reserve Paul Aron in two practice outings
"Audi will call on Alpine reserve driver Paul Aron for two of its mandatory rookie FP1 outings at the Formula 1 Barcelona and Austria grands prix. Teams are required to field rookie drivers in two practice sessions per car over the course of the season. Audi will make the first of these substitutions at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, where Aron will take over Nico Hulkenberg's R26 in ...Keep reading
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