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| Founded | RF1 Driver Programme (2002) Renault Sport Academy (2016) Alpine Academy (2021) |
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| Base | Enstone, Oxfordshire, England, UK |
| Team principal(s) | Julian Rouse (Director) |
| Current drivers |  Jack DoohanFIA Formula 2  Victor Martins Kush MainiFIA Formula 3  Gabriele Minì Sophia FlörschFR European Championship Nicola Lacorte Italian F4  Kabir Anurag  Kean Nakamura-Berta F1 Academy & British F4  Abbi PullingKarting Aiva Anagnostiadis Angélina Proenca Lisa Billard Maria Chiara Nardelli Sukhmani Kaur Khera |
| Website | https://www.alpine-cars.co.uk/formula-1/alpine-academy.html |
The Alpine Academy[1] – formerly known as the RF1 Driver Programme, Renault Driver Development and Renault Sport Academy – is a driver development programme to support young racing drivers through their careers. The programme was created by Renault F1 in 2002.
In 2011, the programme was renamed LRGP Academy, following the rebranding of the team to "Lotus Renault GP".[2] In 2012, the programme was renamed Lotus F1 Team iRace Professional Programme and 2013–2015, the programme was renamed Lotus F1 Junior Team. In 2021, the programme was renamed Alpine Academy after the rebranding of the Renault F1 team into Alpine F1 Team. 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.[3] However, it was merged into Alpine Academy at the start of 2023.
- ^ Howard, Tom (10 February 2021). "Alpine F1 team launches rebranded junior academy". Motorsport.com Australia. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Fairuz Fauzy to become Renault reserve". formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
- ^ "Alpine launches new 'Affiliate' driver programme". Motorsport Week. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.