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.

Renault's Alpine Formula One team will use Mercedes engines and gearboxes from the sport's new era starting in 2026, they announced on Tuesday.Alpine said in a statement the power unit agreement would run until at least 2030.

Alpine has signed an agreement to race with Mercedes Formula One power units from the start of the 2026 season after opting to close its factory engine program. Alpine, which is owned by Renault, has raced as a factory team in F1 since 2016, producing its ...