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Who is Alonso going to drive for in 2021?
2021 F1 drivers and teams
| Team | Drivers |
|---|---|
| Alpine-Renault | 31. Esteban Ocon 14. Fernando Alonso |
| Aston Martin-Mercedes | 5. Sebastien Vettel 18. Lance Stroll |
| Ferrari | 16. Charles Leclerc 55. Carlos Sainz Jr. |
| Haas-Ferrari | 9. Nikita Mazepin 47. Mick Schumacher |
What will Renault be called in 2021 F1?
Alpine
Alpine are a new name for 2021 after Renault decided to give their niche performance sub-brand the full F1 treatment, and stayed true to their promise of incorporating the French tricolour flag onto their challenger – which Fernando Alonso will be driving this year on his return to the grid.
Is Fernando Alonso back?
Fernando Alonso extends Formula 1 return into 2022 season with Alpine as contract confirmed | F1 News.
Is Alonso retired?
Formula One legend Fernando Alonso has announced he will be retiring from the sport at the end of the current season. Sky Sports News reported the former double world champion will leave McLaren after the final race of the campaign at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates on November 25.
Has Renault become Alpine?
Renault opted to rebrand its works F1 team as Alpine ahead of the 2021 season as part of a wider overhaul of the group’s brands and car companies. The Alpine name will make its official F1 debut this weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix, led by drivers Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon.
Why is Renault no longer in F1?
Alonso had retired from the sport in 2018 when he cited a lack of on-track racing and predictability of results. The Renault boss Luca De Meo has reorganized the company in order to place a greater focus on key brands Renault, Dacia, Alpine and New Mobility.
Is Alonso racing again?
“I’m very happy to confirm the contract extension with Alpine F1 Team into 2022,” said Alonso, who won his two world titles in 2005-2006 with the same Enstone-based outfit. Fernando Alonso with Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi (L). “I felt at home the moment I returned to this team and have been welcomed back with open arms.
Is Alonso leaving F1?
Alpine have announced that Fernando Alonso will continue to race with the team in 2022, with boss Laurent Rossi saying they have been impressed with the Spaniard’s “dedication, teamwork and focus” since he returned to Formula 1 this season.
Why is Renault called Alpine?
And why did they change its name to Alpine this season? This year, Renault boss Luca De Meo reorganized the company to put greater focus on its four key brands – Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and New Mobility. Alpine is their sports car brand, and it made sense to promote it via the greatest motor-racing sport on Earth.
Does Renault have a F1 team in 2021?
Renault have become Alpine and Racing Point have become Aston Martin for the 2021 Formula 1 season, adding to the recent list of rebranded teams in the sport. For the 2021 season, these two teams have been rebranded as Aston Martin and Alpine, respectively.
Is Fernando Alonso returning to F1?