Michael Masi’s continuation with the sport has many question marks around it, and so does the name of his potential successor. As rumors of Masi’s F1 exit intensify, FIA doesn’t have anyone to replace him with. As speculations fire away, former Alpine top management gets dragged in. Management in F1 teams has been shuffled a lot this time around; the major one being Otmar Szafnauer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/otmar-szafnauer/]‘s exit from Aston Martin. This is because the rumor [https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/alpine-trennung-marcin-budkowski-nachfolger-otmar-szafnauer/] was he was to take a chair on Alpine’s pit wall, more specifically, Marcin Budkowski’s. Budkowski had replaced Cyril Abiteboul in the role of Executive Director of the sports team. Although Alpine announced the departure, there is no mention of a successor yet. While Otmar seems to be the likely candidate, Budkowski finds himself in the discussions for a chair in the FIA. Read more: What Are the Biggest Changes Made to the Formula 1 Car for 2022? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-what-are-the-biggest-changes-made-to-the-formula-1-car-for-2022/] Being a former FIA technical delegate, he could potentially make a return to the governing body. Further with a seat possibly up for grabs, he could take Masi’s place as race director; a role that has been under the spotlight after the events of the Abu Dhabi GP. ALPINE F1 BIDS ADIEU TO MARCIN BUDKOWSKI In replacing Cyril Abiteboul and rebranding to Alpine, the team had a new three-pronged leadership to replace the Frenchman. Budkowski, along with Rossi and Brivio, formed the core of the team. CEO Laurent Rossi, parted with his partner with kind words [https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alpine-and-executive-director-marcin-budkowski-part-ways.6ClSXRRNC6Je4WtZJTcvTa.html], “I would like to thank Marcin Budkowski for his commitment and contribution to the team’s results over the last four years.” Focused on the challenge up ahead, Rossi also added, “The team is fully focused on getting the car ready for the first race in Bahrain and deliver a step beyond in performance.” Alpine [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-20T160721Z_176653892_UP1EHBK18S7SE_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-QATAR.jpg]Formula One F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar – November 20, 2021 Alpine’s Esteban Ocon during qualifying REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani Budkowski had some words to share as well. “I truly enjoyed being part of the leadership team of Renault then Alpine F1 Team, working with such a talented and dedicated group of people. I will be watching the team’s progress fondly in the seasons to come.” Thus, will Budkowski be watching Alpine from the comfort of his home or the hot seat of the F1 race director? Only time will tell. From Drive to Survive [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/f1-news-toto-wolff-swears-valtteri-bottas-bares-netflix-f1-series-drive-to-survive-funny-moments/] 

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<h2>Alpine: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates</h2>
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.

[caption id="attachment_676673" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-676673" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-03T083919Z_1375694510_UP1EH630O1GUP_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-AZERBAIJAN.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1473" /> 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[/caption]

Renault Formula One World Champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/esteban-ocon/">Esteban Ocon</a> are the drivers of the <a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/teams/Alpine.html">Alpine F1 team</a> for the debut season.
<h2>History</h2>
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.
<h2>Sponsors</h2>
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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 &amp; Ross, DuPont among others.

Alpine

Formula One F1 &#8211; Pre-Season Testing &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; March 14, 2021 Alpine&#8217;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&#8217;s car brand, Alpine, and keeps on filling in as Renault&#8217;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 &#8220;Alpine&#8221; as their works group&#8217;s new name. The team subsequently named it &#8220;Alpine F1 Team&#8221;. The team used the &#8220;Renault F1 Team&#8221; for five years. Formula One F1 &#8211; Formula One &#8211; Azerbaijan Grand Prix &#8211; Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan &#8211; June 3, 2021 Alpine&#8217;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&#8217; Championship. The group&#8217;s driver, Michael Schumacher, won two Drivers&#8217; Championships &#8211; 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&#8217; Championship in 2005 and 2006. Fernando Alonso, the driver of the Renault F1 group won the Drivers&#8217; Championships in those two years. In 2011, Lotus Cars became the title sponsor of the team, and the group&#8217;s name changed to Lotus Renault GP. In 2012, Genii Capital became the majority stakeholder in the group. From 2012 until 2015 the group&#8217;s name was Lotus F1 Team. The name was after the team&#8217;s sponsor, and it raced as &#8220;Lotus&#8221;. 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 &#8220;Renault&#8221; once again, from 2016, until the finish of the 2020 season. Sponsors Formula One F1 &#8211; Azerbaijan Grand Prix &#8211; Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan &#8211; June 4, 2021 Alpine&#8217;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 &amp; Ross, DuPont among others.

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