Alpine confirm new F1 engine supplier after Renault axe

The Alpine F1 team has confirmed Mercedes will supply the squad with power units from 2026 in a multi-year agreement.

Alpine, which is owned by Renault, decided earlier this year to halt its engine project which has long been active in F1.

The Renault engine has often struggled for performance in the current cycle of regulations that were introduced in 2014 and has supplied various outfits, including Red Bull and McLaren.

However, its production has been limited to its own works team since 2021 and ahead of the new engine rules that will come into play in just over one years' time, Alpine has opted to sign a deal with Mercedes as its new power unit and gearbox supplier, ensuring the Renault engine will vanish from the grid.

“Alpine and Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains, and Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix have entered into power unit and gearbox agreements from the start of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship,” read a short statement from the team.

“The multi-year agreement will see Mercedes-Benz supply Alpine with power units for the duration of the new regulation era, from 2026 until at least 2030. 

“Alongside the power unit, Alpine will also be supplied with Mercedes gearboxes from the 2026 season.”

Mercedes is now signed up to supply four teams in 2026, with Alpine taking over the stock currently allocated to Aston Martin.

Aston Martin has confirmed a tie-up with Japanese manufacturer Honda who will return to the sport following its exit three years ago.

Alpine has endured a largely difficult campaign but currently sit sixth in the constructors' championship with three rounds remaining in the season, having enjoyed an unexpected double podium result in Brazil last time out.