Ocon Invited Back to Alpine for Farewell Visit
Esteban Ocon has been invited to return to Alpine's Enstone factory to bid farewell to the team, following his early departure to join Haas.
07:30
Alpine faces deadline for Colapinto signing
Alpine has only a handful of days left to decide whether to sign Franco Colapinto for the 2025 season.
Dec 8, 15:30
Alpine boss defends Ocon axe for Abu Dhabi GP
Esteban Ocon has confirmed that his early departure from Alpine ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a "team decision," marking an abrupt end to his five-year stint with the French outfit.
Dec 7, 08:20
Haas boss surprised by Ocon's Alpine exit for Abu Dhabi
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu says he has no insight into Alpine's decision to bench Esteban Ocon for the 2024 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Dec 6, 10:55
Rumours rise as Ocon unhappy with Abu Dhabi exit
Esteban Ocon has openly expressed that he wished to race in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Dec 4, 12:00
Alpine admits Ocon's desire to leave before Abu Dhabi
Alpine team boss Oliver Oakes admits it is "obvious" that Esteban Ocon wants to vacate his seat before the season finale in Abu Dhabi, as discussions over an early release continue.
Dec 2, 09:50
Alpine restructuring points to Hitech sale, says pundit
Renault's Formula 1 team, Alpine, appears to be heading for a sale, according to Dutch journalist Jack Plooij.
Nov 18, 10:55
Alpine quashes rumours of Doohan's 2025 exit
Alpine appears to have swiftly addressed rumours that Jack Doohan may be ousted from his 2025 Formula 1 seat before the season even begins.
Nov 14, 10:15
Ecclestone hints at cancellation of Doohan's F1 deal
Bernie Ecclestone has acknowledged that Jack Doohan's confirmed Formula 1 seat with Alpine for 2025 may be at risk.
Nov 11, 11:15
Ecclestone says F1 seat for Colapinto will emerge 'soon'
Bernie Ecclestone believes that a full-time F1 seat is on the horizon for Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto.
Nov 8, 07:30
Briatore beams about Alpine's extra millions after Brazil GP
Sunday's race at Interlagos may have delivered a substantial 30 million euro reward for the struggling Alpine team.
Nov 4, 10:00
Alpine still considering engine partners for 2026
Alpine is still evaluating its "options" for 2026 after Renault, its parent company, decided to end its factory Formula 1 engine project for that season and beyond.
Nov 3, 10:30
Colapinto could be good enough for Red Bull seat - Vowles
Christian Horner has admitted that Red Bull is considering Franco Colapinto, the rookie who has been making waves since joining mid-season with Williams.
Oct 31, 09:30
Mercedes no guarantee of success for Alpine, says Vowles
A Mercedes power unit will not automatically solve the competitive struggles of Alpine, warns James Vowles, the boss of the Mercedes-powered Williams team.
Oct 14, 12:10
Vowles admits Williams 'wasn't ready' for Adrian Newey
Williams "wasn't ready" for the high-calibre influence of Adrian Newey, according to team boss James Vowles.
Oct 14, 11:40
Alpine ready to welcome Sainz in 2026, says Briatore
Flavio Briatore has confirmed that Alpine would welcome Carlos Sainz in 2026, leaving the possibility open for the Spanish driver to join the team in the future.
Oct 10, 11:30
CEO: Alpine F1 team still not for sale, despite offers
Luca de Meo says Alpine required a significant overhaul in Formula 1 because the brand had become "invisible."
Oct 7, 10:20
Willi Weber has said goodbye to Schumacher in his heart
Michael Schumacher's former manager has expressed doubts that he will ever see the seven-time Formula 1 world champion again.
Oct 1, 10:15
Schumacher 'very possibly' present at daughter's Mallorca wedding
Michael Schumacher was "very possibly" present at the weekend wedding of his daughter, Gina-Maria, in Mallorca.
Sep 30, 12:50
Azerbaijan eyes F1 contract extension after 2026
Promoters of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix are intent on keeping the event on the Formula 1 calendar beyond the expiry of the current contract in 2026.
Sep 17, 07:00
Briatore 'furious' after assessing Alpine's situation
Flavio Briatore admits he was "furious" upon realising just a few months ago the extent of the decline of Formula 1's Enstone-based team.
Sep 15, 12:30
Verstappen rumoured to join Aston after Newey's move
Following Adrian Newey's high-profile impending move to Aston Martin, Max Verstappen is already being linked with a potentially similar departure from Red Bull.
Sep 12, 20:00
Decision on F1 engine program not finilised yet, says Renault CEO
Renault CEO Luca de Meo has clarified that a conclusive decision regarding the future of the company's Formula 1 engine program has not yet been reached.
Sep 5, 10:05
Gasly distances himself from striking, protesting Alpine staff
Disgruntled Renault employees are planning to stage a peaceful demonstration at Monza on Friday in response to the decision to discontinue the French carmaker's F1 engine program.
Aug 30, 08:43
Briatore denies role in decision to end F1 engine program
Flavio Briatore maintains that he was not responsible for the decision to terminate Renault's works Formula 1 engine program.
Aug 27, 09:07
Works engine axe sparks outrage among Renault F1 staff
Employees at Renault's Formula 1 engine facility in Viry-Chatillon have openly criticized the decision to discontinue the production of works engines for the Alpine team.
Aug 24, 10:24
Alpine steps into the race to acquire Adrian Newey
The struggling Formula 1 team Alpine has become a new and significant player in the race to secure a contract with Adrian Newey.
Aug 20, 09:26
F1 teams react to likely exit of Renault as engine maker
Rival teams have downplayed the significance of Renault potentially exiting as a Formula 1 engine manufacturer.
Aug 6, 08:12
Alpine F1 poised for possible team sale, Renault legend suspects
Gerard Larrousse, an iconic figure in Formula 1, suspects that Renault may be setting the stage to completely pull out of the sport.
Aug 1, 08:00
Chaos at Alpine not sign of team's sale - Famin
Alpine's outgoing team boss asserts that the Formula 1 team, currently facing turmoil, is not being groomed for a sale.
Jul 27, 09:37
GM, Andretti may join forces with Alpine in F1
Renault's speculated move to discontinue its engine development program may open a pathway for General Motors and Andretti into Formula 1.
Jul 25, 09:25
Renault now close to scrapping F1 engine project
Reports indicate that Renault is on the verge of discontinuing its Formula 1 engine project.
Jul 24, 08:59
Sainz nears Alpine move as other options dry up
The troubled Alpine team has now taken the lead in the race to sign Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season.
Jul 22, 08:25
Williams to finalise '25 lineup amid Sainz delay
Williams is ready to end its wait for Carlos Sainz and plans to solidify its 2025 driver lineup ahead of Formula 1's upcoming summer break.
Jul 21, 08:25
Sainz nears Alpine-Mercedes deal as F1 rumours surge
Carlos Sainz has indicated that he will no longer discuss his Formula 1 career post-2024 until a final decision is made.
Jul 6, 09:30
Mercedes no longer ruling out Sainz for 2025 race seat
Carlos Sainz has unexpectedly re-emerged as a candidate to take over Lewis Hamilton's position at Mercedes in the upcoming year.
Jul 5, 09:22
Andy Cowell eyed for top role at Aston Martin F1 team
Major developments are underway at the highest levels of the floundering Aston Martin team.
Jul 2, 09:44
Vasseur confirms Ferrari will retain problematic car upgrade
Ferrari is committed to keeping its latest car upgrade, team principal Frederic Vasseur asserts.
Jul 2, 09:43
Briatore predicts Sainz's future team announcement soon
Carlos Sainz's next move in Formula 1 should be confirmed "in the next few days," says Alpine's new executive advisor, Flavio Briatore.
Jul 2, 09:37
Ecclestone thinks Alpine needs Briatore's 'bandit' approach
Alpine requires a "bandit" like Flavio Briatore to steer Renault's factory Formula 1 team back on course, as stated by former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone.
Jul 2, 09:36
