Alpine
French F1 team based in Enstone, continuing the tradition of two-time Constructors' Champions Renault (2005-2006). Alpine has switched to Mercedes engines from the 2026 season, with the youngest team principal on the grid, Oliver Oakes, leading the team through a period of transformation.
History and Information
Alpine is a French Formula 1 team, continuing Renault's long-standing presence in the pinnacle of motorsport. Under the Renault brand, the team won two Constructors' Championships (2005-2006) with Fernando Alonso behind the wheel, and the history of the Enstone base dates back to the Toleman team of the 1980s. The rebrand to Alpine took place in 2021, but the real revolution is the decision to drop Renault's own power unit in favor of Mercedes engines from the 2026 season. This is a strategic shift allowing the team to focus all resources on chassis and aerodynamic development. At the helm is Oliver Oakes - the youngest team principal in modern F1 history, bringing a fresh approach and energy to management. Behind the wheel are Pierre Gasly, an experienced leader and Grand Prix winner, and Franco Colapinto - an Argentine talent who impressed during his debut stint at Williams at the end of the 2024 season. Alpine hopes that the combination of a proven Mercedes engine and a refreshed team will enable a return to regular podium contention.