Alpine have formally introduced they’ll use Mercedes energy models when Components 1 introduces its new engine rules in 2026.
Renault, which owns the Alpine model, confirmed in September they’ll stop manufacturing of their very own F1 energy models on the finish of subsequent yr.
Employees at their Viry-Chatillon base opposed the choice to not produce an influence unit for F1’s forthcoming guidelines. Nevertheless the corporate’s administration has chosen to make use of the power for different initiatives.
Alpine will take over the availability of Mercedes buyer engines which Aston Martin has chosen to relinquish on the finish of 2025. Aston Martin has secured a works engine take care of Honda for 2026.
The deal between Alpine and Mercedes will final at the least 5 years and embrace a provide of gearboxes.
“BWT Alpine Components One Crew, Mercedes-AMG Excessive Efficiency Powertrains and Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix have entered into energy unit and gearbox agreements from the beginning of the 2026 FIA Components One World Championship,” mentioned Alpine in an announcement.
“The multi-year settlement will see Mercedes-Benz provide BWT Alpine Components One Crew with energy models at some stage in the brand new regulation period, from 2026 till at the least 2030. Alongside the ability unit, BWT Alpine Components One Crew will even be provided with Mercedes gearboxes from the 2026 season.
“The crew stays centered on performing within the strongest manner doable within the 2024 and 2025 seasons.”
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Alpine’s transition to a Mercedes buyer crew means Renault’s F1 presence has undergone a complete change within the 10 years for the reason that present V6 hybrid turbo energy unit rules had been launched.
Renault provided energy models to 4 groups in 2014. They included their former works crew, branded Lotus, reigning world champions Purple Bull and their second crew Toro Rosso (now RB), and Caterham. In 2016 Renault revived its works F1 crew, which it rebranded as Alpine in 2021.
The crew beforehand used Mercedes engines for one season, in 2015, their ultimate season as Lotus.
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