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Topics: Formula 1
Marcus Chan
A Formula 1 driver is set to switch teams ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix.
After a short break on the back of the Canadian Grand Prix, F1 returned over the weekend with an action-packed race in Austria.
Max Verstappen, who was the local fans' favourite, had his race abruptly ended during the first lap after he was taken out by Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli.
The young Italian locked up going into Turn 3 and ended up hitting Verstappen's car.
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In the end, McLaren's Lando Norris took the chequered flag ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
The F1 action will continue this week with the British Grand Prix taking place at the world-famous Silverstone circuit.
Ahead of the weekend, it has been claimed that one driver will switch teams.
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As reported by Planet F1, Alpine reserve driver Paul Aron is expected to make his debut this weekend.
However, the youngster is set to drive for Sauber during the first practice session instead of Alpine.
It has been suggested that a loan deal has been agreed between the two teams, and Aron will fulfil one of Sauber's four mandatory rookie participations in an FP1 session this season.
In 2024, Aron finished third in the Formula 2 standings, which earned him a move to become Alpine's reserve driver for the 2025 F1 campaign.
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The 21-year-old is currently in a pool of substitute drivers used by Alpine, with Australian Jack Doohan as the first-choice reserve.
Aron will not be the only rookie making his F1 debut this weekend as Red Bull are set to put 17-year-old Arvid Lindblad in their car for FP1.
After being granted a superlicense upon request, Lindblad is now set to replace Yuki Tsunoda for the first practice session at Silverstone.
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Speaking to Kleine Zeitung last week, Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko said: "He (Lindblad) spent half a day in the car on Monday in Italy to prepare. And he'll also be in the car for Friday's practice at Silverstone.
"He stands out for his mental strength and self-confidence; his Swedish-Indian mix is clearly very good for motorsport."