that left open the question of where Alpine’s F1 team would turn to source their engines. We now know the answer. Beginning in the 2026 season, Mercedes will supply the power units for Alpine’s F1 race car. Mercedes will also supply the gearboxes used ...

After decades of on-again, off-again running as a works operation, the Renault F1 program is officially a customer.

Alpine effectively takes the Mercedes customer deal from Aston Martin, which from 2026 is becoming Honda’s works partner in Formula 1. Mercedes also supplies McLaren and Williams—and will do so through at least 2030—as well as its own works team.