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Fernando Alonso Beats Himself Up for Not Leaving McLaren Earlier
Alpine F1 driver, Fernando Alonso, regrets not leaving McLaren in 2015 or 2016 and rather delaying it by a couple of years until 2018.
F1 Constructors’ & Drivers’ Standings After 2021 US GP
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen extends his lead to 12 points from Lewis Hamilton after taking the win at the US GP in Austin.
Fernando Alonso Questions US GP ‘Show’ Amid His Controversial Kimi Raikkonen F1 Battle
Alpine driver Fernando Alonso once again called the stewards for having random rules for random situations. Read to know more.
United States GP Report: Max Verstappen Beats Lewis Hamilton in a Strategic Masterclass at COTA
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Esteban Ocon Reacts to Fernando Alonso’s Class Gesture at United States GP Qualifying
Fernando Alonso shows his dedication for his team as he tries pushing his teammate to the next round of qualifying at the US GP.
United States GP Qualifying: Max Verstappen Steals Pole from the Clutches of Favorite Lewis Hamilton
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An Analysis of Curiously Named F1 Cars Like Mercedes & Haas
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Fernando Alonso Weighs in the Prospect of Having a Third F1 Race in America
With Miami GP being confirmed for next year's calendar Fernando Alonso is opened to the idea of having a third race in America.
“I Would Be More Selfish” – Fernando Alonso Reveals His Mistakes During First McLaren F1 Era
Fernando Alonso reflects on his time at McLaren in 2007 and states that he would change his nice-guy personality if he had the chance.
REPORT: Alpine Set to Lose F1 Boss to Moto GP
Alpine boss Davide Brivio joined the French team earlier this year, but is said to make a return to the world of MotoGP with Suzuki.
Former F1 Rival Astonished by ‘Magician’ Fernando Alonso’s Performance This Season
Former Red Bull F1 driver, Mark Webber, hails the incredible performance of Alpine driver, Fernando Alonso, over his comeback season.
Fernando Alonso Explains Why Him Being in Mercedes or Red Bull Will Be a ‘Volcano’
Alpine driver Fernando Alonso mentions if he was in Mercedes or Red Bull " it would be a volcano" if he finished second in the championship.
About Alpine
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Formula One F1 - Pre-Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - March 14, 2021 Alpine's Fernando Alonso in action during testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Alpine: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates
Alpine F1 Team is a Formula One constructor which made its introduction toward the beginning of the 2021 Formula One World Championship. Once, the group was named as Renault F1 Team. It was owned by the French car organization Groupe Renault. The group was rebranded for 2021 to advance Renault's car brand, Alpine, and keeps on filling in as Renault's works group.
The body and administrative side of the group is situated in Enstone, Oxfordshire, England. While, the engine side of the group is situated in Paris, France.
In September 2020, Groupe Renault declared their aim to use "Alpine" as their works group's new name. The team subsequently named it "Alpine F1 Team". The team used the "Renault F1 Team" for five years.
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Formula One F1 - Formula One - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan - June 3, 2021 Alpine's Fernando Alonso walks the circuit with his team ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Renault Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon are the drivers of the Alpine F1 team for the debut season.
History
The group has been related to F1 for quite a while. It has a rich history. The group initially contending in Formula One in 1981 as Toleman.
In 1986, the Benetton Group bought the team. It was renamed and contended as Benetton. As Benetton, it won the 1995 Constructors' Championship. The group's driver, Michael Schumacher, won two Drivers' Championships - 1994 and 1995.
By the 2000 season, Renault had bought the group, and the name changed to Renault F1 Team for the 2002 season. Renault won the Constructors' Championship in 2005 and 2006. Fernando Alonso, the driver of the Renault F1 group won the Drivers' Championships in those two years.
In 2011, Lotus Cars became the title sponsor of the team, and the group's name changed to Lotus Renault GP.
In 2012, Genii Capital became the majority stakeholder in the group. From 2012 until 2015 the group's name was Lotus F1 Team. The name was after the team's sponsor, and it raced as "Lotus".
Toward the finish of 2015, Renault had assumed control over the group again. They renamed it to Renault Sport Formula One Team. The group raced as "Renault" once again, from 2016, until the finish of the 2020 season.
Sponsors
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Formula One F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan - June 4, 2021 Alpine's Fernando Alonso in action during practice REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Alpine F1 team has a long list of sponsors. The sponsors of the new F1 team are Castrol, MAPFRE, Microsoft, Bell & Ross, DuPont among others.
