[WEC] Alpine going to LMP1

[deggis]

Hopefully this is part of a larger plan to move into LMDh (or even LMH), and the recent rebranding of Renault to Alpine F1 can't be totally unrelated in the bigger picture.

[Bcarr6]

Originally Posted by deggis

Hopefully this is part of a larger plan to move into LMDh (or even LMH), and the recent rebranding of Renault to Alpine F1 can't be totally unrelated in the bigger picture.

Would be an odd move if this wasnt part of a bigger picture.

What do you really gain from just a single year in a grandfathered P1?

They (as in Renault) must also be rather conscious of the impending Pug entry in 2022, seems like getting in a year earlier than them and setting up shop isnt the worst strategy. Learn a bit about the series in 21, before hitting it with a pair of LMDH's in 22 to challenge Pug.

[Mike E]

Especially with the 100th anniversary race coming up in 2023.