Formula 1 · Est. 2021 · Home Base: Alpine F1 Team Factory
BWT Alpine Formula One Team
Race Drivers
#10 · French
Race winner and former Red Bull driver who has become the experienced anchor of Alpine's lineup. Gasly's speed and consistency provide the team with a reliable benchmark as it navigates its identity and ambitions under the 2026 regulations.
#7 · Australian
Son of motorcycle legend Mick Doohan and an Alpine Academy graduate. Promoted to the race seat after strong F2 results and extensive testing with the team.
Reserve & Test Drivers
| Name | Nationality | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Aron | Estonian | Reserve Driver | 2025 |
Current Leadership
Owner
Renault Group, the French automotive multinational, owns the team through its Alpine brand. Renault first purchased the team (then Benetton) in 2000, winning back-to-back championships with Fernando Alonso in 2005–2006 before selling it in 2009. Renault repurchased the operation in 2016 and rebranded it as Alpine F1 Team in 2021 under CEO Luca de Meo's strategy to position Alpine as a premium sports brand. The team's future direction — particularly whether to continue developing its own power unit or switch to a customer engine — remains a key strategic question.
Team Leadership
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Oakes | Team Principal | 2024 |
| Luca de Meo | CEO, Renault Group | 2020 |
| Flavio Briatore | Executive Advisor | 2024 |
Technical Leadership
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| David Sanchez | Technical Director | 2024 |
| Joe Sheridan | Chief Designer | 2024 |
Sporting & Operations
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Permane | Sporting Director | 2021 |
Historical Figures
Previous Owner
Luxembourg-based investment firm Genii Capital, led by Gérard Lopez, owned the team during its Lotus F1 Team era. The period produced competitive cars, including Kimi Raikkonen's race victories in 2012–2013, but persistent financial difficulties and unpaid bills eventually led to the team's sale back to Renault.