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With Red Bull Crowned Champs, Multiple Battles Across the Grid Climax at 2022 Abu Dhabi GP

The Abu Dhabi GP is all set to be the very last race of 2022 as the teams gear up for one last dance against their closest rivals for the season.
Spanish Grand Prix

“Gaslighting” Fernando Alonso Warned of Repeating Bad Behavior With Teammates Especially Amid Upcoming Move Alongside Fickle Lance Stroll: “Going to Be Fireworks!”

Fernando Alonso would have another tough team dynamic with Lance Stroll at Aston Martin, given his dramatic history with former teammates.
Mexico City Grand Prix

Max Verstappen Labeled “Selfish” and “Self-Centered” by Ruthless International Media After His ‘Revenge’ Against Sergio Perez

After not letting Sergio Perez pass, Max Verstappen was blasted by the F1 fans. It is now the international media that is taking him to task.
Mexico City Grand Prix

With Penalties & Grid Drops – What Is the Final Starting Grid of the Brazilian GP?

After multiple grid penalties and incidents in the Sprint race, let us find out what the final starting grid of the Brazilian GP looks like.
Brazilian Grand Prix

Alpine Boss Slags Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon After an Embarrassing Incident: “Both Drivers Have Let the Team Down”

Alpine's Otmar Szafnauer expressed his disappointment over Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon colliding during the sprint race in Brazil.
Formula 1 Testing in Bahrain – Day 1

F1 Fans React as Alpine Threaten to Take Action Against 162 “Toxic” Twitter Users

Alpine gives a fierce warning to the trollers and naysayers via Twitter after Fernando Alonso's comments triggered the abuse and toxicity.

Struggling Daniel Ricciardo Brutally Exposed by Lando Norris as Fairytale F1 Ending Seems a Far Fetched Dream: “It’s Kind of a Shame”

Lando Norris showed his immense pace advantage over Daniel Ricciardo, with the fight for 4th place intensifying with rivals Alpine in Brazil.
F1 Grand Prix of Belgium

“Alonso Sends His Regards”: Esteban Ocon’s Torched Alpine Chassis Triggers Bizarre Theories From F1 Fans

Twitter F1 Fans react to Alpine duo Fernando Alonso & Esteban Ocon's incident in the sprint race of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 Testing in Bahrain – Day 1

“Been Like This All Year”: Salty Fernando Alonso Breaks Down THAT Moment With Alpine F1 Teammate Esteban Ocon At Brazilian GP

Trouble doesn't seem to end for Fernando Alonso as he faced yet another inconvenience at the Brazil Grand Prix sprint on Saturday.
Canadian Grand Prix

“Seriously Can’t Defend Properly”: Sebastian Vettel Left Muttering One Word As Fans Slam Lance Stroll For Aggressive Tactics At Brazilian GP

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll's desperate move on Sebastian Vettel made fans slam the Canadian driver as Vettel just murmured a single word.
F1 Grand Prix of Hungary

“You Looked Like a Bunch F*** Legends”: Esteban Ocon Congratulates Underdog Kevin Magnussen With a Classic Guenther Steiner Meme Reference

Kevin Magnussen pulled out a special lap to claim his maiden pole at the 2022 Brazilian GP. But Esteban Ocon's tweet won the hearts of F1 fans.
Bahrain Grand Prix

Daniel Ricciardo Unapologetic About the Decision That Shocked the F1 World: “I Don’t Regret…”

Daniel Ricciardo reflected on his shocking F1 career decision that surprised many in the F1 paddock and pivoted his career completely.
Brazilian Grand Prix

About Alpine

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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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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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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.