London — The Renault Formula One team will be renamed Alpine F1 from 2021, competing in French colours to showcase the carmaker’s sports car brand, new company CEO Luca de Meo announced on Sunday.

Alpine has a strong motorsport pedigree, in rallying and endurance racing, but has not previously featured in Formula One as a constructor. The Renault name will remain on the car as the engine provider...

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