Max Verstappen was quickest in the opening day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, while the quickest Mercedes was only 10th.
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Ricciardo tops morning times for McLaren as gearbox trouble delays Mercedes
2021 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo set the fastest time on the morning of the first day of testing for the new season, while gearbox trouble delayed Mercedes.
How Alpine is defying Formula 1 tradition in its pursuit of success
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Posted onFollowing the surprise departure of Cyril Abiteboul, Renault has chosen an unusual structure for the F1 team now named after its performance sub-brand Alpine.
Copying rival F1 teams’ innovations ‘takes just two days’
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 teams are being especially secretive about their new designs for 2021 because the opportunities for innovation are so limited this year.
First pictures: Ocon gives new Alpine A521 its debut on track
2021 F1 season
Posted onEsteban Ocon has driven Alpine’s new Formula 1 car its first run in a filming day at Silverstone.
“Lucky” Alonso will be fit enough to test for Alpine in Bahrain
2021 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso will be ready to test for Alpine in pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit next week.
Kvyat joins Alpine as reserve driver for 2021 season
2021 F1 season
Posted onAlpine has announced former AlphaTauri racer Daniil Kvyat will be the team’s reserve driver for the 2021 F1 season.
First pictures: Alpine reveals its Formula 1 contender for 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onAlpine has revealed the A521, its new car for the 2021 Formula 1 season
Alonso will not attend Alpine’s 2021 team launch
2021 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso, who fractured his jaw in a cycling accident earlier this month, will not attend Alpine’s launch event next week, the team has confirmed.
Aston Martin and Alpine confirm launch dates for their 2021 cars
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe two new brands which have entered the 2021 F1 season, Alpine and Aston Martin, have announced their launch plans for the championship.
Alonso “awaiting medical examinations” on possible injury after cycling accident
2021 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso has been taken to hospital following a cycling accident in Switzerland, his team have confirmed.
Alpine confirms ex-Moto GP team boss Brivio as new F1 racing director
2021 F1 season
Posted onAlpine has confirmed the arrival of former Suzuki Moto GP team boss Davide Brivio as its racing director for the 2021 F1 season.
Why Abiteboul may not be done with Formula 1 yet
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Posted onCyril Abiteboul’s departure from Renault’s rebranded Alpine team was not widely expected – but don’t be surprised if he turns up in F1 again soon.
Renault teases new Alpine F1 brand look for 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onRenault has revealed the new look of its Formula 1 team, which from this year will compete under the name of its performance sub-brand Alpine.
Abiteboul leaves Renault as team becomes Alpine for 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onRenault has announced the departure of Cyril Abiteboul, who ran its Formula 1 team until last season.
Stoll to step down after “very intense” five years as president of Renault Sport
2020 F1 season
Posted onRenault Sport Racing president Jerome Stoll will step down at the end of the month following a “very intense” five years in charge.
Renault confirms new Alpine name for F1 team in 2021 and teases blue colour scheme
2021 F1 season
Posted onRenault has confirmed its Formula 1 team will be known as Alpine from next year and teased a new blue colour scheme for its cars.
Renault to announce its F1 team will be renamed Alpine
2021 F1 season
Posted onRenault is expected to announce plans to rebrand its Formula 1 team as Alpine for the 2021 season.