Why did Renault change its name to Alpine?
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Renaming is to promote this performance brand. The Renault F1 team will be renamed Alpine-F1 in the next season. Here is an introduction about Renault F1: 1. Introduction 1: The F1 outfit of this French manufacturer, operating from Enstone in Oxfordshire, will adopt the name and colors of this revived sports car manufacturer. The 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain will retain the Renault E-Tech branding, ensuring the automaker maintains its identity in F1. 2. Introduction 2: Promotional images released by the Renault Group previewed a car primarily finished in Alpine's iconic blue, with red and white at the rear, possibly reflecting the French flag. 3. Introduction 3: Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has already signed up to race alongside French youngster Esteban Ocon next year.