Sergio Perez wins Sakhir Grand Prix following Mercedes meltdown

Sergio Perez claimed the first F1 win of his career for Racing Point at the 190th attempt in an astonishing Sakhir Grand Prix as a Mercedes tyre mix-up followed by a puncture cost George Russell a fairy-tale victory of his own in Bahrain. Renault’s Esteban Ocon also made his debut on the F1 podium with Perez’s teammate Lance Stroll third.

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Renault to rebrand as Alpine F1 Team in 2021

Renault’s Formula 1’s outfit will be renamed for the 2021 season and become known as the Alpine F1 Team. Alpine is the French manufacturer’s historic sportscar brand and was relaunched in 2017. It already features in the World Endurance Championship, but has never previously been used in F1.

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Fernando Alonso joins Renault for 2021 season

Fernando Alonso will return to Formula 1 in 2021 after Renault confirmed the two-time world champion as Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement. After two seasons off the grid, the 38-year-old Alonso will rejoin Renault for a third stint at the team where he won his two titles in 2005-2006.

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Renault disqualified from Japanese Grand Prix for illegal driver aid

Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg have been disqualified from the results of the Japanese Grand Prix after the FIA ruled they had benefited from an illegal driver aid.

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