The Alpine Academy – formerly known as the RF1 Driver Programme, Renault Driver Development and Renault Sport Academy – is a program to support young racing drivers through their careers. The programme was created by

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in 2002. In 2011, the programme was renamed LRGP Academy, following the rebranding of the team to "

Lotus Renault GP The French automotive manufacturer Renault has been associated with Formula One as both team owner and engine manufacturer for various periods since 1977. In 1977, the company entered Formula One as a constructor, introducing the turbo engine ...

". In 2012, the programme was renamed

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iRace Professional Programme and 2013–2015, the programme was renamed

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Junior Team. In 2021, the programme was renamed Alpine Academy after the rebranding of the Renault F1 team into

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. In March 2022, the Alpine Affiliates programme was launched as a support to drivers starting their motorsport careers, and is intended to be a feeder for the Alpine Academy.

Current drivers

Former drivers

Renault / Lotus Renault GP (2002–2011, 2016–2020)

* Championship titles highlighted in bold.

Lotus F1 (2012–2015)

Notes

References

External links

Renault Formula One Official website - Renault Sport Academy
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