From 2026, the Alpine Formula 1 team will be equipped with engines from Mercedes, ushering in a new era of cooperation. This partnership will last until at least 2030.
12.11.2024, 13:43
12.11.2024, 13:50
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From 2026, the Alpine Formula 1 team will be equipped with drive units from Mercedes. This agreement, which will run until at least 2030, marks the beginning of a new partnership in the premier class of motorsport.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by the French team, which is part of the Renault Group. Mercedes will not only supply the engines, but also the gearbox, which means extensive technical cooperation. This cooperation comes at a time of significant rule changes in Formula 1, which come into force in two years' time. The changes include an increase in the proportion of electric power to 50 percent and the introduction of 100 percent sustainable fuel.
End of an era for Renault
A month ago, Renault announced that it was discontinuing the production of Formula 1 engines for cost reasons. This marks the end of an almost 50-year tradition in the elite of motorsport. Until the switch to Mercedes, Alpine will continue to compete with the previous Renault drive units.
