Alpine

The BWT Alpine F1 Team represents the latest iteration of a storied Formula 1 presence rooted in Enstone, UK, a facility that has housed championship-winning operations for decades.

History

Alpine's journey in Formula 1 began with its rebranding from the Renault F1 Team for the 2021 season, marking a new chapter for the French marque. However, the team's operational base in Enstone, Oxfordshire, boasts a much richer heritage, tracing its roots back to the Toleman team of 1986. This site has been the foundation for two constructor championship triumphs under its previous guises – Benetton in 1995 and Renault in 2005 and 2006. This deep history provides a unique context for Alpine's current ambitions, aiming to rekindle that championship-winning spirit.

Since its debut as Alpine in the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, the team has contested 119 races, securing 1 win and 5 podium finishes. Their total points tally stands at 552, a testament to consistent, albeit challenging, efforts in the midfield. The team's official presence can be explored further on the , which details their current operations and future aspirations. The transition from a works Renault team to a customer power unit relationship with for 2026 signifies a pivotal strategic shift, moving away from a fully integrated engine and chassis philosophy that defined much of its predecessor's history.