Alpine Ends Renault Engine Partnership for 2026 F1 Season

In 2026, Alpine, a struggling Formula 1 team based in France, will cease using its in-house Renault engines. This decision follows a series of disappointing performances, with the team currently sitting ninth in the constructors' championship and its drivers failing to score points in recent races. The F1 engine factory in Viry-Chatillon will transition into an engineering center named Hypertech Alpine, focusing on future supercar development and research into electric technologies. While Renault will stop developing F1 engines, it will continue to supply engines to Alpine for the 2025 season. The new center will monitor F1 developments to retain expertise in the sport. Reports suggest that Mercedes will become Alpine's engine supplier starting in 2026, marking a significant shift in the team's strategy as it aims to improve its competitiveness in the sport. This change comes amid personnel shifts within the team, including the return of former Renault team principal Flavio Briatore in an advisory role and the appointment of Oliver Oakes as the new team principal. The decision to become an engine buyer reflects Alpine's need to adapt to new regulations and enhance its performance in the highly competitive F1 landscape.