Alpine switching from Renault to Mercedes engines in '26

Field Level Media|published: Tue 12th November, 13:42 2024

Formula One: Formula One Canadian Grand Prix

Jun 8, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; BWT Alpine driver Esteban Ocon (FRA) races during FP3 practice session of the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Alpine will switch to Mercedes engines starting with the 2026 season, the Formula 1 team confirmed Tuesday.

The new deal, which runs through 2030, comes after the Renault-owned team announced in September that it would end its own engine program in 2025.

Mercedes also will supply gearboxes to Alpine for at least the 2026 season.

Team Statement

BWT Alpine Formula One Team and Mercedes-Benz sign Power Unit and Gearbox agreements. pic.twitter.com/ucLBR70kK9
— BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@AlpineF1Team) November 12, 2024

Alpine is coming off its best race of the season at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Nov. 3, where its drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finished second and third, respectively, to winner and F1 points leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing.

--Field Level Media

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