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Alpine Academy
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<p>The Alpine Academy, formerly known as the RF1 Driver Programme, Renault Driver Development and Renault Sport Academy, is a <a href="/facts/Driver_development_program/fPFyX6lm">driver development programme</a> to support young racing drivers through their careers. The programme was created by <a href="/facts/Renault_in_Formula_One/nMxe9Sl8">Renault F1</a> in 2002. </p><p>In 2011, the programme was renamed LRGP Academy, following the rebranding of the team to "<a href="/facts/Lotus_Renault_GP/nMxe9Sl8">Lotus Renault GP</a>". In 2012, the programme was renamed <a href="/facts/Lotus_F1/f6EIdWdp">Lotus F1 Team</a> iRace Professional Programme and 2013–2015, the programme was renamed <a href="/facts/Lotus_F1/f6EIdWdp">Lotus F1</a> Junior Team. In 2021, the programme was renamed Alpine Academy after the rebranding of the Renault F1 team into <a href="/facts/Alpine_F1_Team/J6TQPLUx">Alpine F1 Team</a>. 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. However, it was merged into Alpine Academy at the start of 2023. </p>