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Renault cuts other programs, Alpine F1 future in doubt

Feb.16 Renault's decision to shut down Alpine's World Endurance Championship program and Dacia's rally-raid effort at the end of the year has intensified speculation about the long-term future of its Formula 1 team. According to L'Equipe, Formula 1 will be spared despite Alpine finishing last in last season's constructors' championship and now running a Mercedes customer engine rather than Renault's own power unit. The rationale is apparently commercial rather than sporting. 'Focusing on Formula 1 gives us a unique platform from which we can increase brand awareness in line with our product and market growth ambitions,' Alpine CEO Philippe Krief said. However, the move has sparked fresh...
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