Flat Chat podcast: Flavio Briatore's F1 return, British GP preview Editor Stuart Codling is joined by columnist Mark Gallagher and Autosport's Grand Prix Editor Alex Kalinauckas to discuss the dramatic return of former Benetton and Renault team principal Briatore, announced on the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix, to the Enstone team as an advisor to Renault CEO Luca de… Autosport · Jun 26, 2024
Alpine boss Famin 'doesn't mind' Briatore's F1 past after controversial hire Alpine Formula 1 team boss Bruno Famin says he "doesn't really mind about the past" after the squad announced the controversial Flavio Briatore as its executive advisor. Autosport · Jun 21, 2024
Alpine boss Famin "doesn't mind" Briatore's F1 past after controversial hire Alpine Formula 1 team boss Bruno Famin says he "doesn't really mind about the past" after the team announced the controversial Flavio Briatore as its executive advisor. Motorsport · Jun 21, 2024
Ben Hunt: Just what is Renault thinking by re-signing disgraced ex-F1 team boss Briatore? One wonders what is going on in the offices of the Renault Group in Boulogne-Billancourt on the outskirts of Paris for it to make such a decision about its Formula 1 operation. Autosport · Jun 21, 2024
Briatore returns to F1 with Alpine advisory role Alpine has announced the return of former Renault Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore in an advisory role, 14 years after he resigned for his part in “Crashgate.” Motorsport · Jun 21, 2024
What F1's rules say about Alpine's engine choice for 2026 The possibility of Alpine shifting its approach and becoming a customer team in 2026 opens up some interesting dynamics surrounding Formula 1's engine supply rules. Motorsport · Jun 18, 2024
Alpine's 220hp A290 EV takes it back to the halcyon days of the hot hatch French sports car maker Alpine has unveiled the second car to join its compact model line-up, which is based on the upcoming Renault 5 EV. TechRadar · Jun 17, 2024
Exclusive: Alpine could abandon Renault engines and become F1 customer team in 2026 Autosport understands that Alpine is considering abandoning its works Renault engine in Formula 1 from 2026 and has opened talks with rival manufacturers about the possibility of securing a customer deal instead. As part of an evaluation of its F1 project prompted by a difficult start to the current campaign, it… Autosport · Jun 17, 2024
Alpine could abandon Renault engines and become F1 customer team in 2026 Alpine is considering abandoning its works Renault engine in Formula 1 from 2026 and has opened talks with rival manufacturers about the possibility of securing a customer deal instead. As part of an evaluation of its F1 project prompted by a difficult start to the current campaign, it has emerged… Motorsport · Jun 17, 2024
The Alpine A290 is the hot hatch EV we’ve been waiting for Is this warmed-up Renault 5 enough to prove electric cars can be fun? T3 · Jun 16, 2024
Ditching the Deutsche: Renault Rafale E-Tech In an already crowded market, can the French car manufacturer make an SUV that stands out? Sean O’Grady finds that even ‘little puffs of wind’ can breathe new life into familiar designs The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024
Who are the former F1 drivers set to take part in the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours? The Le Mans 24 Hours entry list has been announced and features a number of former F1 drivers, with 18 of the 186 drivers having previously competed in a Formula 1 grand prix. Autosport · Jun 14, 2024
While other companies do expensive crossovers with Fortnite, Renault's been modding its little electric car into Garry's Mod, Palworld and Stardew Valley—and the mods actually look good Renault's modders have done a lot more than just stick a wee car into a bunch of games. PC Gamer · Jun 14, 2024
InsideEVs · Jun 13, 2024 The Alpine A290 Is The Electric Hot Hatch You Want But Can’t Have Look at it! It’s delightfully cute and with Alpine’s know-how, it should handle like a dream.
Motor1 · Jun 13, 2024 The New Alpine A290 Hot Hatch Wants to Make EVs Fun to Drive The feisty electric car has up to 215 horsepower.
Motorsport · Jun 6, 2024 Renault CEO rules out Alpine F1 team sale despite "offers left and right" The Enstone-based squad has endured a challenging start to the 2024 season, with its A524 car starting the season at the back of the grid and having scored just two points so far.
Autosport · Jun 4, 2024 What's next for Esteban Ocon in F1 after Alpine departure? The Frenchman's five-year stay at the Enstone outfit has yielded a race victory and two further podium finishes, achievements that will ensure that he is coveted by a handful of teams with seats available for next season.
AAP · Jun 4, 2024 Ocon's Alpine F1 departure offers Aussie Doohan chance Formula One driver Esteban Ocon has announced he is quitting the Alpine team at the end of this season, opening the door for Aussie young gun Jack Doohan.
Autosport · Jun 3, 2024 F1 driver market: Who could replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine in 2025? The announcement that Ocon will be out of his seat comes a week after the Frenchman caused a collision with his team-mate Pierre Gasly during the first lap of the Monaco Grand Prix. Alpine’s team principal Bruno Famin warned “there would be consequences”, with many expecting the team to have…
InsideEVs · May 31, 2024 Renault’s ‘Horse’ Spinoff Wants To Bring Extended-Range EVs To Europe The company promises an EV-only range of up to 124 miles and a combined range of up to 497 miles with a full tank.
Motorsport · May 31, 2024 Alpine releases long-serving operations chief White in further F1 team shake-up A long-serving member of the team, White moved to the Enstone outfit in 2016 to head up the operations side of the squad having previously worked as the deputy managing director of engines for Renault's powertrain arm in Viry-Chatillon.
Fortune · May 31, 2024 Renault links up with Chinese partner to build $22,000 EV after VW broadside Renault CEO Luca de Meo was critical of Volkswagen after talks over a joint affordable EV imploded.
Autosport · May 31, 2024 Alpine sacks long-serving operations chief White in further F1 team shake-up A long-serving member of the team, White moved to the Enstone outfit in 2016 to head up the operations side of the squad having previously worked as the deputy managing director of engines for Renault's powertrain arm in Viry-Chatillon.
Autosport · May 29, 2024 Briatore tipped for Alpine F1 role amid Renault frustration Italian outlet Corriere della Serra and French newspaper L'Equipe have reported that the 74-year-old has been tapped up by Renault CEO Luca De Meo to become a special advisor to help the squad turn around its fortunes.