Brendan Lines 6th Sept, 2020

The Renault F1 team will take on the Alpine name for 2021 after parent company Groupe Renault announced earlier this current Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul was put in charge of the Alpine name.

After Formula 1 teams unanimously signed the new Concorde agreements, with the capping of budgets and the implementation of new technical regulations from 2022, Abiteboul says it’s the right time for the team to change.
“This change comes at a key moment in the trajectory of the team and the sport. Alpine brings a new meaning, new values and colours to the paddock with the spirit of competition from other worlds and French creative agility,” Abiteboul said.

“These will be assets in the preparation of 2022 deadlines. The new regulatory and financial framework will establish the conditions for a fairer motor sport in its redistribution of revenues; simpler and progressive in its governance.

“The implementation of the “budget cap” will put an end to the expense race and will allow the signatory teams to be measured for their sporting value. Alpine has its place in Formula 1 and can challenge for victory.”

The change coincides with two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso’s return to the team as Australian Daniel Ricciardo leaves the team for McLaren next year.

Alpine is a subsidiary of the French Renault car brand, known for its success in endurance racing and rallying.

From 2021 the familiar yellow livery of the Renault team will take the French national colours Red, Blue and White.

From 2021 Alpine F1 cars will be designated the chassis name A110, the team’s engine will continue to benefit from the support of Groupe Renault’s hybrid powertrains and its E-Tech name will be retained.

CEO of Groupe Renault Luca De Meo, welcomed the announcement in a statement released by Renault on Sunday, the statement read:

“Alpine is a beautiful brand, powerful and vibrant, that brings a smile to the faces of its followers,” De Meo said.

“By introducing Alpine, a symbol of French excellence, to the most prestigious of the world’s automotive disciplines, we are continuing the adventure of manufacturers in a renewed sport.

“We are bringing a dream brand alongside the biggest names, for spectacular car races made and followed by enthusiasts. Alpine will also bring its values to the F1 paddock: elegance, ingenuity and audacity.”