Amidst increasing concern over the competitiveness of Renault's 2026 power unit there is speculation that Alpine might seek an alternative supplier. The French team, which is based in Enstone, is the latest incarnation of what started life as Toleman in the 1980s and subsequently morphed into Benetton, Renault, Lotus F1 and finally Alpine in 2021 as Renault sought to promote the brand. Though the driving force behind the introduction of the hybrid formula, Renault never got to grips with it, and since it was introduced in 2014 has won just 16 of the 213 races (7.5%), the last win coming in 2021. Currently off the pace of its rivals, and having failed to be granted permission to make...
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