Alpine's Strategic Shift: Team to Harness Mercedes Power in 2026

In a strategic move, Renault's Alpine Formula One team will switch to Mercedes engines starting in 2026, a transition expected to last until 2030. This shift follows Renault's decision to stop producing engines at their Viry-Chatillon factory. Alpine aims to enhance performance and cost-efficiency by leveraging Mercedes' superior power units.

Renault's Alpine Formula One team announced a pivotal partnership, revealing its switch to Mercedes engines and gearboxes for the 2026 season, a collaboration set to extend through to at least 2030.

The decision follows Renault's strategic move in September to cease engine production at its Viry-Chatillon plant outside Paris after 2025, aligning with the sport's regulatory changes.

With Mercedes emerging as a leading name for power units, Alpine aims to bolster their competitive edge, especially as the industry transitions to engines producing more electrical power and utilizing 100% sustainable fuels.

(With inputs from agencies.)