Alpine will use Mercedes power units and gearboxes when the new era of Formula 1 engine regulations commence in 2026, Afrosport reports.
The agreement which is multi-year, will run through the duration of the engine regulations between 2026 and 2030.
Parent company, Renault announced in September that it will end its F1 engine programme at the end of the 2025 season and will now take up the spot of Aston Martin who are switching to Honda power in 2026.
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
The French manufacturer’s engine facility at Viry-Chatillon in Paris will focus on electric motor and battery technologies.
Alpine have endured a difficult 2024 F1 season but turned things around with a surprising double podium finish at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix which lifted them from ninth to sixth in the constructors’ championship with three races remaining.
