Alpine and Mercedes could kickstart their partnership before the new rules come into play in 2026
The Alpine Formula 1 team in closing in on a deal with Mercedes for a technical partnership that will include engine, gearbox and suspension – and could even start in 2025. The French manufacturer has been weighing up abandoning its own Renault works engine, with senior management questioning the costs versus benefits of continuing to invest hundreds of millions in its own power unit.
Talks between Alpine and Mercedes have mainly revolved around a deal starting from 2026, when F1 will move to new turbo hybrid power units with an increased reliance on electrical energy. However, sources have indicated that there is an outside chance the partnership could even start in 2025 if a deal gets concluded early enough.
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