BP to support Alpine in their journey to net zero

bp has been a technical partner for the BWT Alpine F1 Team since 2017 with its engineers at Technology Centre in Pangbourne since then have worked on developing all fluids and fuels required by the Enstone team's F1 cars, in addition to a range of industrial products used by the team where the car is designed and manufactured.

bp is already developing the 100% sustainable fuels according to the FIA Technical Regulations that will be effective in 2026 for Alpine's use as they compete in Formula 1 from that year onwards.

bp, under the new agreement, will "deploy their state-of-the-art data measurement and analysis tools to comprehensively assess power consumption data to identify where energy usage could be optimized in the facility. DIGBOX® uses smart 'spotter' algorithms that learn building behaviour and search real-time data, aiming to increase energy efficiency and improve resiliency".

Nicola Buck, SVP marketing customers and products, bp said: "As a trusted technical partner to the BWT Alpine F1 Team, we're excited to announce a new chapter in our partnership.

"Our experience working with BWT Alpine F1 Team is a testament to how we can use our integrated approach, expertise, and technology to help empower the team to meet its sustainability goals and continue to contribute to their ongoing quest for excellence on and off the racetrack," he stated.

Rob White, Alpine F1 Team, Operations Director (Enstone) added: "We are proud to continue our partnership with bp because of the mutual trust and confidence we have built over the years.

"Now, bp expertise and innovative technology will help to drive our sustainability journey beyond the track through with real time insight into energy consumption at our Enstone Technical Centre.

"Working with bp, we will be working to reduce the environmental impact of our activities on site to create an enduring legacy of excellence beyond the racetrack," White concluded.

Alpine who has Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon driving for them finished the 2023 Formula 1 Championship sixth in the Constructors' Standings with 120 points.