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Alpine has announced that it has reunited with Eni as the team’s official energy and fuel partner on a multi-term deal beginning from the upcoming 2025 F1 season.
Eni, the second-largest European petroleum company in Europe, has renewed its partnership with the Enstone-based squad, which last collaborated back in 2000 under the Benetton name. The new collaboration will feature extensive branding of the Enilive brand on Alpine’s A525 car, drivers’ race suits, and helmets at select races. Eni’s status as a premium partner will showcase their logo on pit crew attire and Alpine’s set-up at race weekends globally. The partnership will also focus on developing innovative bio-gasoline products for top-tier racing. According to Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi, the aim is to combine industrial prowess and technological leadership for sustainable transport advancement. Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo sees the partnership as having the potential to push new boundaries in the automotive sector. Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore expressed immense pride in welcoming Eni back to Formula One, highlighting shared goals in energy efficiency, sustainability, and future bio-gasoline products.