Alpine has confirmed that it will use engines and gearboxes built by Mercedes when the new era of F1 regulations take hold in 2026. The move has long been expected: rumours about parent firm Renault’s wavering commitment to developing its own power unit began bubbling earlier this year,

Alpine's Formula One team have announced that they will compete with a Mercedes power unit and gearbox from the 2026 season, announced by the French racing team. In the 2025 season, Alpine will race with engines and gearboxes produced by Renault for the final time.