With Renault ending its F1 power unit program, Alpine will have to turn to an outside supplier for the first time.

The deal with Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains and Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix is a power unit and gearbox agreement.

Alpine has confirmed it will become a Mercedes customer from the new power unit regulations in 2026, following the closure of its own Formula 1 engine department.  The French constructor announced

Alpine has confirmed that it has entered into a multi-year power unit supply agreement with Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains.

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La escudería de Formula 1 Alpine será cliente de Mercedes y correrá con el motor, unidad de potencia y caja de cambios de la marca alemana a partir de 2026, año en el que entra en vigor la nueva regulación,

The agreement to use Mercedes power units represents is a sea change for Alpine as it transforms from an engine supplier to a customer. The post Alpine F1 team will use Mercedes power units and gearboxes starting in 2026 appeared first on The Manual.

Alpine announced earlier during this Formula 1 season that they would shutter their power unit program in 2026 when the new technical regulations are enacted. This announcement put the team on the cusp of becoming a customer operation,