The Latest Breaking News from Renault

Oakes' departure, Colapinto's swap with Doohan, and Briatore's return: What is going on at Alpine?

One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not. 

Autosport · May 7, 2025

What is going on at Alpine, amid management and driver line-up drama?

One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not. 

Motorsport · May 7, 2025

Jack Doohan’s Alpine axe was a ticking time bomb – F1 has never been more ruthless to rookies

Doohan lasted seven races at Alpine, while Liam Lawson was two and out at Red Bull. With Franco Colapinto being handed a simple five-race deal, another change could be in the offing after Silverstone in July

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Alpine F1 team boss Oliver Oakes resigns with immediate effect

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes as resigned with immediate effect, the team has announced. Oakes was brought to the team in July last year to replace Bruno Famin and then went on to form a tandem with executive advisor Flavio Briatore. But six races into the 2025 season Oakes has…

Motorsport · May 6, 2025

Renault and Citroën owner warn of ‘painful decisions’ if EU does not change rules for small cars

Carmakers say there needs to be more focus on smaller, affordable vehicles in Europe as SUVs gain popularity

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Three strategies to help European carmakers regain their edge

Even before US president Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars, European automakers had been facing a multitude of challenges. Sales have slumped and manufacturers face rising costs, while Chinese rivals have rapidly been gaining market share.

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

Renault 4 review: Retro family-friendly SUV driven in the UK

Renault’s retro reboot continues with the Renault 4 – now in the UK. Can this more family-friendly EV have the same success as the award-winning Renault 5?

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

What’s driving Cadillac? New F1 team counting down seconds to 2026 entry

Red-carpet launch in Miami has to be backed up with a car on the grid next season, with Briton Graeme Lowdon leading the push

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Everything Sauber can learn from Red Bull’s winning ways

Sauber's Jonathan Wheatley believes it takes more than new facilities and equipment to instil a winning ethos into an F1 team ahead of Audi F1 switch

Motorsport · May 1, 2025

The hidden F1 lessons Sauber can learn from Red Bull

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” as the famous Peter Drucker quote goes.

Autosport · May 1, 2025