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“Rip to Ollie’s F1 Career”: Esteban Ocon’s Haas Deal Leaves Vexed Fans Praying for His Rookie Teammate
Esteban Ocon has been announced as the new Haas racer, and now the fans have reacted to this news, saying that it is a bad decision.
Esteban Ocon Named a “Better Kevin Magnussen” After 10-Year-Old Connection Fast-Tracks Haas Deal
Esteban Ocon's old connections from his early years of F1 car testing likely helped secure his deal with the MoneyGram Haas F1 team.
Ryan Reynolds Turns $220 Million Alpine Investment Into a Deadpool & Wolverine Stunt As Belgian GP Coincides With Hollywood Release
Alpine has unveiled its livery for the upcoming Belgian GP and it will show the colors of Ryan Reynolds' new movie character: Deadpool
“I Didn’t Feel…”: Carlos Sainz Reveals Demons of “Problematic Phase” After Sudden Lewis Hamilton Announcement
Carlos Sainz opens up on the extent of his undeserved Ferrari heartbreak with Lewis Hamilton set to replace him in 2025.
Ralf Schumacher’s Coming Out Decision Receives Love From Fernando Alonso, Oscar Piastri, and Nico Hulkenberg
Ralf Schumacher has come out publicly and F1 racer Fernando Alonso, Oscar Piastri and Nico Hulkenberg have steeped support for him.
Amidst Taylor Swift Fanboying, Pierre Gasly Reveals Massive Coincidence That Set Up an Eras Tour Double Date With Charles Leclerc
Pierre Gasly has revealed how he met with Charles Leclerc accidentally at the Taylor Swift concert in Italy.
Pierre Gasly Nearly Confirms Carlos Sainz’s Alpine Contract With Cryptic Statement in Hungary
Could Carlos Sainz join Alpine? Pierre Gasly's subtle hints indicate towards the possibilities, while Alex Albon sits relaxed.
Alpine Blocks Esteban Ocon’s Mid-Season Move to Williams Amid Rumors of His Haas Signing
Alpine's Esteban Ocon wanted to move to Williams midway through the current season but his team switch has been blocked now.
Alpine’s Priceless Gift Makes Esteban Ocon’s Career Come Full Circle Before Major Haas Announcement
Alpine racer Esteban Ocon has shared that his Hungarian GP-winning A521 racecar will now be housed at his garage.
Travis Kelce Approves F1’s Taylor Swift Crossover as Pierre Gasly & Charles Leclerc’s Eras Tour Double Date Goes Viral
NFL star Travis Kelce reacted to Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly's picture at his girlfriend Taylor Swift's concert.
Guenther Steiner Nearly Confirms Esteban Ocon’s Haas Deal With Kevin Magnussen’s Texting History
Amid reports of Esteban Ocon signing a Haas contract to replace Kevin Magnussen in 2025, Guenther Steiner makes a surprising revelation.
Toto Wolff’s Power Unit Revelation Can Deliver a Massive Boost for Alpine’s Carlos Sainz Chase
Alpine and Mercedes discuss a 2026 partnership. Could this attract Carlos Sainz and boost Alpine's F1 performance?
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.
