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Boulogne-Billancourt, 6 September 2020 – Bynaming its team Alpine from the 2021 season, Groupe Renault has chosen to putthe colours of French excellence atthe heart of Formula 1. Already recognized for its records and successes inendurance and rallying, the Alpine name naturally finds its place in the highstandards, prestige and performance of Formula 1.
TheAlpine brand, a symbol of sporting prowess, elegance and agility, will bedesignated to the chassis and pay tribute to the expertise that gave birth tothe A110. For Alpine, this is a key step to accelerate the development andinfluence of the brand. The team’s engine will continue to benefit from GroupeRenault’s unique expertise in hybrid powertrains and its ETech name will beretained.
Thesigning of the new Concorde agreements, with the capping of budgets and theimplementation of new technical regulations from 2022, confirms the Group’sdetermination to return to the podium and win under its new colours.
Luca De Meo, C.E.O Groupe Renault
“Alpine isa beautiful brand, powerful and vibrant, that brings a smile to the faces ofits followers. By introducing Alpine, a symbol of French excellence, to themost prestigious of the world’s automotive disciplines, we are continuing theadventure of manufacturers in a renewed sport. We are bringing a dream brand alongside the biggest names, for spectacularcar races made and followed by enthusiasts. Alpine will also bring its valuesto the F1 paddock:
elegance,ingenuity, and audacity.”
CyrilAbiteboul, Team Principal Renault DP World F1 Team
“Thischange 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 thespirit of competition from other worlds and French creative agility. These will be assets in the preparation of2022 deadlines. The new regulatory and financial framework will establish theconditions for a fairer motor sport in its redistribution of revenues; simplerand progressive in its governance. The implementation of the "budgetcap" will put an end to the expense race and will allow the signatory teamsto be measured for their sporting value. Alpine has its place in Formula 1 and can challenge for victory.”
About Groupe Renault
Groupe Renault has manufactured cars since 1898. Today it is aninternational multi-brand group, selling close to 3.8 million vehicles in 134countries in 2019, with 40 manufacturing sites, 12,700 points of sales andemploying more than 180,000 people.
To address the major technological challenges of the future, whilecontinuing to pursue its profitable growth strategy, Groupe Renault is focusingon international expansion. To this end, it is drawing on the synergies of itsfive brands (Renault, Dacia, Renault Samsung Motors, Alpine and LADA), electricvehicles, and its unique alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors. With a100% Renault owned team committed to the Formula 1 World Championship since2016, the brand is involved in motorsports, a real vector for innovation andawareness.
For further information,please contact:
Christophe Deville christophe.deville@renault.com Motorsport Communications Manager
+33 (0)672 84 63 24
