Bojan Vrbnjak
It's two days ago Cyril Abiteboul, team boss Renault, became responsible for the brand Alpine and for the Renault racing program. Now it is French team announced that their team will too Formula 1 in the future performed under the name Alpine F1. The name change follows after the end of this season, and the power unit will retain the name Renault-E-Tech.
Cyril Abiteboul it speaks to a crucial moment in the development of the team and the whole sport in which this decision of change took place. The Frenchman is convinced: “Alpine brings new meaning, new values and colors to the Formula 1 paddock.“The brand has its place in Formulas 1 and can fight for victories, the 42-year-old Parisian is convinced.
Chairman of the Board Renault Luca de Meo rejoices: “Alpine is a beautiful, strong and vibrant brand that puts a smile on the face of its fans. N page of the biggest names we bring you a dream brand, for spectacular races prepared and watched by fans. Alpine will also bring its values to the Formula 1 paddock, namely elegance, ingenuity and daring."
Alpine is years old 1955 founded by a Frenchman Jean Redele and the name relates to his victory in the Alpine Cup race in 1954. In 1973, a majority stake in Alpine took over Renault. The brand has become known worldwide for its sports car A110. The Alpine could be seen in Formulas 3 and 2, as an independent team or as a partner Renault, but he was also a companion in the first attempts turbo steps in the direction of Formula 1.
