Alpine has confirmed it is going to grow to be a Mercedes buyer from the brand new energy unit laws in 2026, following the closure of its personal Method 1 engine division.
The French constructor introduced earlier this yr that it could be redistributing sources and personnel at its Viry-Chatillon manufacturing facility, and can now not be producing an influence unit for the brand new F1 technical laws beginning in 2026. Because of that, Alpine will grow to be a buyer group, utilizing Mercedes energy models and gearboxes when the present period involves an finish.
“BWT Alpine Method One Group, 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 Method One World Championship,” an Alpine assertion learn.
‘Group Enstone’ final ran with Mercedes engines in 2015 when it was in its Lotus guise. Steven Tee/Motorsport Photos
“The multi-year settlement will see Mercedes-Benz provide BWT Alpine Method One Group with energy models at some point of the brand new regulation period, from 2026 till no less than 2030. Alongside the ability unit, BWT Alpine Method One Group may also be provided with Mercedes gearboxes from the 2026 season.
“The group stays targeted on performing within the strongest method attainable within the 2024 and 2025 seasons.”
The choice to shut the Alpine energy unit division resulted in protests from some staff, together with at this yr’s Italian Grand Prix, with it marking the primary time the Renault Group gained’t have produced engines utilized in F1 since 1989.
Mercedes presently provides constructors’ championship chief McLaren, in addition to Williams and Aston Martin, though it is going to have the capability so as to add a brand new buyer in 2026 when Aston Martin switches to Honda.
