Alpine F1 Team Launch - press pack

Buoyed by the commitmentto Formula 1 set out by Renault Group CEO Luca De Meo and spearheaded by AlpineCars CEO Laurent Rossi, BWT Alpine F1 Team enters the 2022 FIA Formula 1 WorldChampionship with a shared sense of determination and intrigue across itsFrench and British based sites, as the sport gears up for a new dawn ofthrilling, wheel to wheel racing that grabs the interest of millions of fansworldwide.

Fresh regulations are inforce for 2022, ultimately aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of theon-track racing. Led by Chief Technical Officer Pat Fry and Technical DirectorMatt Harman, the battle for an edge in speed began long ago not on theracetrack but in the design offices, the wind tunnel and the abundance ofstate-of-the-art facilities on offer at both Enstone and Viry-Châtillon’ssites, in anticipation for making the A522-RE22 package as competitive aspossible.

At the wheel of its 2022charger, the team enjoys a blend of experience, raw talent and stability in itsdriver line-up with race drivers Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso and supertalent Oscar Piastri, homegrown from the Alpine Academy, set to take on thisyear’s record 23-race campaign, which spans five continents.

Alpine and its Formula 1programme remains central to Renault Group’s strategy in positioning anddeveloping each of its brands. The Alpine name was born from motorsport andwill remain loyal to its heritage with increased presence not only in Formula 1but across other racing disciplines.

Luca de Meo, CEORenault Group: “The Alpine name belongs in Formula 1.Passion, innovation and excellence are values that perfectly align withour vision for the brand. Formula 1 also captures the attention ofmillions worldwide. So, being present in the competition gives Alpine ahuge echo. Last season, we experienced magical emotions with Alpine’sfirst Grand Prix victory in Hungary. This moment will forever be etched inlegend. That winning feeling only fuels the hunger to taste furthervictories. Laurent is doing a great job to guide the team in this excitingjourney to the top. Myself and all at Renault Group are very much lookingforward to following closely Alpine’s intended on-track success."