Formula 1, sustainable mobility and decarbonisation of the transport sector: these are the key themes of the partnership signed between Eni and Renault GroupThe multi-year agreement marks the return of the “Six-Legged Dog” in the world of motor racing, after the last collaboration with Benetton in 2000. Eni it will indeed be Official Energy and Fuel Partner of BWT Alpine Formula One Team, a team of the Renault group.
The two companies will join forces to explore and develop opportunities in various fields, including the creation of electric mobility infrastructure, smart mobility solutions and innovative energy technologies, with the aim of accelerating the transition to a low-emission future.
Eni returns to F1: a showcase for innovation
The agreement between Eni and BWT Alpine Formula One Team includes the fuel supply and active involvement of Eni during the 2025 Formula 1 season, consisting of 24 Grands Prix. The Eni branding will be visible on the new Alpine A525 single-seater, as well as on the pilots' suits and helmets.
The partnership goes beyond simple brand visibility: Eni will also be present at the pit stops and an integral part of the entire Alpine team ecosystem. A key aspect of this collaboration is theJoint analysis for the development of innovative biofuels, intended for top-level motor racing. Formula 1, renowned for being a laboratory of innovation, represents the ideal field for testing new technologies which could subsequently also be applied to daily mobility.
In addition to these points, the agreement also includes:'Enilive brand activation in some of the most important stages of the Formula 1 calendar and various initiatives linked to new technologies in the energy sector.
Il The official debut of the car and the team is set for February 18th at the O2 Arena in London, during the F175 Launch event.
Beyond the pista: car sharing and sustainable mobility
The partnership between Eni and Renault goes beyond the simple sporting sphere, focusing on strategic areas such as the creation of electric mobility infrastructure, the development of smart mobility solutions and the adoption of alternative fuels. These initiatives will actively contribute to the decarbonisation of the transport sector, with the purpose of accelerate the energy transition. The two companies will work together to explore joint development opportunities, strengthening the industry's transformation process.
Un concrete result of this collaboration is the purchase, by Enjoy, Eni's car sharing service, of Renault vehicles, a significant step towards promoting more sustainable mobility solutions.
The statements of the protagonists
“Today we are signing a important agreement as it allows Eni and Renault Group to combine the industrial relevance and technological avant-garde that the two companies represent in their respective sectors of reference, in order to open new development paths in key areas for the sustainability of transport. Also relevant is the introduction with Alpine of the Bio-petrol testing in F1, a sporting competition that represents the continuous search for absolute technological excellence in the field of engines and related performances" declared Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni.
“The beauty of the automotive sector is that it is a team sport. This is more true than ever at this time when we need to reinvent mobility. To develop innovative solutions, nothing beats the union of the skills and talents of large companies. That's why I am excited about this partnership that we are tightening with Eni, in Formula 1, but also to deepen the new opportunities for shared and efficient mobility. Together we have the potential to push the limits further,” he commented Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group.
The Flavio Briatore, Executive Advisor of BWT Alpine Formula One Team, said: “It is with immense pride that I celebrate Eni's return to Formula 1 with BWT Alpine Formula One Team. Eni has been an important partner of Formula 1 in the past. We share the same goals, especially in terms of energy efficiency, sustainability and future biofuel products. It is fantastic to have them back on board the BWT Alpine Formula One Team and we look forward to many exciting projects together in the future, on and off the track”.
