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Renault, a French automobile manufacturer, has been associated with Formula One as both team owner and engine manufacturer for various periods since 1977. [1] In 1977, the company entered Formula One as a constructor, introducing the turbo engine to Formula One with its EF1 engine. In 1983, Renault began supplying engines to other teams. [2]
Formerly named Renault F1 Team and owned by the French automotive company Groupe Renault as well as Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, the team was rebranded for 2021 to promote Renault's sports car brand, Alpine, and continues to serve as Renault's works team.
Renault are here to stay in Formula 1, but they will race on under a new name – and in new colours – from 2021 after the French manufacturer announced they will re-brand to become the Alpine F1 Team.
Alpine may be a relatively new name to Formula 1, but Renault’s famous sportscar arm has plenty of motorsport heritage. The 2021 rebrand of the team marked the next step in Renault’s F1 revival, begun in 2016 with the takeover of the then-Lotus squad.
May 14, 2023 · We say ‘sporadic’ as Renault has entered Formula 1 in three separate spells in the past as a full-blown constructor, the first of which coming in the 1977 season, running only one car with...
BWT Alpine F1 Team is led by its dynamic all-French driver line-up, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly for the second consecutive season for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
Mar 22, 2024 · While Groupe Renault rebranded its F1 team as Alpine from the 2021 season, they still use Renault-branded engines. Alpine are the only team to use the Renault E-Tech RE24 1.6 litre V6 turbo-hybrid power unit in 2024.
Jun 17, 2024 · Autosport understands that Alpine is considering abandoning its works Renault engine in Formula 1 from 2026 and has opened talks with rival manufacturers about the possibility of securing a...
Dec 13, 2021 · Alpine F1 Team can be proud of its first season at the formula 1 world championships. With a victory, one podium finish, and nine ‘double-scoring’ races, the racing team from Enstone and Viry-Chatillon finished the 2021 championship in 5th position of all manufacturers.
Mar 2, 2021 · Answering the key questions as Alpine F1 - formerly Renault - get set to launch their new era, and new car on Tuesday; The A521 reveal can be watched at 3pm on Sky Sports F1 and our digital...
