Renault’s Alpine to Focus on F1 After Dropping Endurance Racing

Renault SA’s Alpine sports brand will focus on Formula 1 and exit the World Endurance Championship at the end of 2026, after the French car manufacturer said it would rein in costs.

Alpine, best known for its A110 sports coupé, has introduced two new electric models since 2024 as part of an ambitious growth plan, but the brand has been impacted by slower-than-expected electric-vehicle demand and failures in Formula 1, leading to spiraling expenses. Renault’s new Chief Executive Officer Francois Provost, who took the helm in July, is trimming costs as part of a broader overhaul as he seeks to stem the brand’s losses and make Alpine profitable.