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In this video, we’re investigating the "Lost Branding" of the Enstone team. We’re tracing the visual decline and transformation from the legendary, fully-painted 2006 Renault R26 to the weight-stripped, carbon-heavy Alpine of today. What happened to the bold sponsors, the iconic French Racing Blue, and the vibrant aesthetics that defined a generation of racing?

Timestamps:
00:00 - The Alpine 2026 Livery Problem: A critique of the current Enstone team's visual identity and why the car feels "soulless" compared to its championship-winning roots.
00:54 - BWT Pink vs. French Racing Blue: Analyzing the mixture of Alpine’s classic blue with the BWT pink sponsorship and its impact on the team's branding.
01:28 - F1 Movie Collaborations: Indiana Jones and Deadpool Liveries: Reviewing the special movie-themed liveries and why they failed to give the team a distinct face on the grid.
02:00 - The 2006 Renault R26 Legacy: Looking back at the iconic Mild Seven blue and yellow era—the peak of the team's visual and competitive identity.
02:14 - How Tobacco Advertising Bans Changed F1 Liveries: The transition in 2007 after Mild Seven left and the shift in sponsor-driven color schemes.
03:31 - The ING Renault Era 2007-2009: Reviewing the orange and white "Yellow Teapot" era and the visual decline following Fernando Alonso's departure.
05:00 - The Lotus F1 Dual-Name Controversy: A history of the 2011 period when two "Lotus" teams existed on the grid and the return of the Black and Gold livery.
06:54 - Searching for the French Soul in F1: The challenge of making a team feel French with drivers like Gasly and Ocon despite inconsistent branding.
08:47 - Lego x Alpine Collaboration and Design Issues: Why the "unfinished" black carbon look of the recent Alpine cars made for one of the least appealing Lego sets.
10:08 - Alpine’s Future: Mercedes Engines and Stake Sales: Discussing the rumors of Flavio Briatore’s return, stake sales, and the move to Mercedes power units for 2026.

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