SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 17, 2025 – BWT Alpine Formula One Team and Eni have announced a multi-year partnership, marking Eni's return to Formula One after over two decades. Renault Group and Eni will collaborate on various initiatives, including testing new bio-gasoline products for racing and exploring synergies in sustainable mobility solutions.
Historic Partnership and Return to Formula One
This agreement signifies Eni's return to an Enstone-affiliated team, reminiscent of their involvement with Benetton in 2000. The partnership will feature Enilive, Eni's brand, at select races throughout the 24-race season.
Quotes from Leadership
Luca de Meo, CEO Renault Group, emphasized the importance of teamwork in reinventing mobility, stating, “The beauty of automotive is that it’s a team sport. This has never been more true, as we have to reinvent mobility. When it comes to developing innovative solutions, nothing can beat the combined expertise and skills of great companies. That’s why I’m so thrilled about this partnership we are striking with Eni, in F1 and also to explore new opportunities for shared and efficient mobility. Together, we have the potential to push boundaries.”
Claudio Descalzi, Chief Executive Officer of Eni, highlighted the agreement's significance in combining industrial and technological leadership for sustainable transport. He added, “Today we have signed a significant agreement allowing Eni and Renault Group to combine the industrial standing and technological leadership that the two companies represent in their respective sectors with the aim of opening new paths of development in areas fundamental to sustainable transport. The introduction of bio-gasoline testing through BWT Alpine Formula One Team is equally important as it reflects F1’s continuous pursuit of absolute technological excellence in engine development and performance.”
Flavio Briatore, Executive Advisor, BWT Alpine Formula One Team, expressed pride in welcoming Eni back to Formula One, noting their shared goals in energy efficiency, sustainability, and bio-gasoline products. “It is with immense pride that we welcome Eni back to Formula One with BWT Alpine Formula One Team. Eni formed a great part of our history at this team and has also, in the past, been an important partner in Formula One. We share common goals and objectives, especially in regard to energy efficiency, sustainability, and future bio-gasoline products. To have them back on board at BWT Alpine Formula One Team is great and we look forward to doing many exciting things together in future both on and off the track.”
Branding and Collaboration
Eni's branding will be prominently displayed on the A525, BWT Alpine's car for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, as well as on drivers' race overalls and helmets. This will be unveiled at the F175 Launch Event at the O2 Arena, London, on February 18. Eni's presence will extend to the pit-stop crew and the entire BWT Alpine ecosystem, including a future collaboration on fuel technology innovations and bio-gasoline development.
Focus on Decarbonization and Future Opportunities
Beyond Formula 1, Renault Group and Eni have agreed to explore and develop opportunities for collaboration in decarbonizing the transport sector. This includes potential joint ventures in electric mobility infrastructure, smart mobility services, and energy supply solutions. A concrete example of this collaboration is Enjoy, Enilive’s car-sharing service, acquiring Renault vehicles.
About the Companies
Information about BWT Alpine Formula One Team, Renault Group, and Eni is available on their respective corporate websites. Contact information for François Rouget, Corporate Communication Manager, and Carlo Leoni, Renault Italia - Communication Director, is also available.
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