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“It’s a Milestone”: After a Series of Underwhelming Outings, McLaren Confident of Putting Up a Massive Boost for Lando Norris & Co.
McLaren Boss Andrea Stella addresses Lando Norris' concerns with a slow car, claiming Austria will see an entirely redesigned MCL60.
After Laurent Rossi’s Fiery Ultimatum, Alpine Gears up to Equip Esteban Ocon & Co. With $150,000 Worth Upgrade to Plot a Serious Comeback
After a fiery ultimatum fired Alpine's way in early 2023, Esteban Ocon & Co. have pledged to work overtime to appease the racing hierarchy.
Despite Pierre Gasly’s Fiery Rant Against Dodgy Tactics, Alpine Commits Another Blunder to Force Otmar Szafnauer Into Honest Confession
Alpine's Dodgy Tactics Prompt Pierre Gasly's Fiery Rant, Forcing Honest Confession from Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer.
“That Wouldn’t Be Accepted by the FIA”: Lando Norris & Co. Gear Up to Launch Attack on Alpine as Esteban Ocon’s $85,000 Disturbing Element Invites Scrutiny
Lando Norris and his McLaren boss are ready to question Alpine about its "dangerous" car part that wasn't up to racing standards.
“I See Myself Fighting With Verstappen”: Despite Trailing Max by Massive 166 Points, Esteban Ocon Issues a Bold Statement Based on a Crucial Condition
Esteban Ocon has come out with a bold statement that points toward a despite the Frenchman trailing Max Verstappen by 166 points.
“Sweetest Guy on the Grid”: FIA Dishes Out Bizarre Penalty to Lando Norris to Invite a Playful Jibe From F1 Stalwart
Unusual penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct mars Lando Norris' race at Canadian GP, sparking playful jibe from F1 stalwart.
Esteban Ocon Wins McLaren Outcast Daniel Ricciardo’s Respect As Last Lap Heroics Against Lando Norris Make for a Picture-Perfect Finish
Alpine driver Esteban Ocon's Racing skill in defending against McLaren's Lando Norris's onslaught inspires Mclaren's ouster, Daniel Ricciardo.
Failing to Move On From Carlos Sainz’s Unforgivable Error, Pierre Gasly Breaks the Internet by Striking Again
Pierre Gasly's playful banter about Carlos Sainz impeding him during qualifying in Montreal has fans on Twitter in splits.
Pierre Gasly Exposes Carlos Sainz’s Ugly Past in Explosive Interview After Fatal Canadian GP Qualifying Mix Up
Pierre Gasly lashes out after an incident with Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz resulted in him getting knocked out of qualifying in Canada.
“Should Immediately Get a Race Ban”: Pierre Gasly Lashes Out at Carlos Sainz Over Fatal Error Trigger Fans Into Making Stern Demand
Carlos Sainz finds himself in hot water among fans and the stewards alike after his brash mistake became highly costly for Pierre Gasly.
“Daniel Is Literally Everywhere”: As Pierre Gasly Struggles in Rain, Ricciardo’s Cheery Presence Catches Fans by Surprise
Daniel Ricciardo brightened the overcast scenes for the fans at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with a special appearance for Pierre Gasly.
Pierre Gasly’s “Unfortunate” Disaster Forces Alpine to Deploy Stern Steps to Iron Out Costly Mistakes
Pierre Gasly and his team at Alpine took the two weeks before the Canadian GP to get back to the basics and improve their communication.
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.
