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Alpine challenges Mercedes PU critics: it’s time to take action or stay silent!

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
February 13, 2026
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Alpine challenges Mercedes PU critics: it’s time to take action or stay silent!

Alpine Challenges Mercedes Engine Detractors: “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!”

In a bold and fiery declaration, Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has thrown down the gauntlet to naysayers of Mercedes’ controversial Formula 1 power unit, urging them to “do something about it” if they truly believe the engine is in violation of regulations. This challenge comes in the wake of a winter filled with heated discussions surrounding the German automotive titan's alleged exploitation of a loophole in the latest technical rules, granting them an edge in performance that has ruffled many feathers in the paddock.

The controversy surrounding Mercedes' power unit has sparked rampant speculation and criticism, with rivals accusing the team of operating on shaky legal ground. Despite the uproar, Mercedes has steadfastly defended the legality of its engine, and the FIA appears poised to back its higher compression ratio, the crux of the ongoing discontent. This leaves the competition in a state of uncertainty, intensifying the lobbying efforts of rival engine manufacturers who are increasingly vocal about their concerns.

Alpine, now in its inaugural year as a customer of Mercedes after severing ties with Renault, is firmly standing by its choice. Nielsen is unyielding in his belief that those dissatisfied with the situation should take action if they feel so strongly. “They’ve got their right to protest, I suppose,” he stated during a media interaction that included Motorsport Week. “We go to Melbourne, and if they really feel that strongly, then put some skin in the game and do something about it.”

As the Formula 1 circus gears up for the Australian Grand Prix, Nielsen expressed hope that the FIA will clarify its stance on the matter before the race, as he is eager for the narrative in Melbourne to focus on the competition rather than the contentious issue of compression ratios.

Alpine's allegiance to the Mercedes power unit raises critical questions about the integrity of the sport and the boundaries of competition. Nielsen provocatively pondered, “If we’re saying that a very clear written set of regulations can be challenged in this way, then what else is off limits? Everything’s up for discussion.” His assertion underscores a deeper concern about the implications of unrestrained protests in a sport where significant investments of time and resources are at stake.

“People invest an awful lot of time and money, and particularly money into this, in good faith,” he continued. “And if suddenly everything can be challenged…then I think that’s a whole new world which we’ve not been in before.” With the stakes at an all-time high, Nielsen’s comments resonate with urgency as he warns against a slippery slope where clearly defined regulations can be undermined by mere conjecture.

As the tension escalates, Nielsen's stance is crystal clear: the rules are set in stone, and he accuses competitors of introducing “different parameters” to suit their own agendas. As teams prepare for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on Melbourne to see if the drama surrounding Mercedes' power unit will overshadow the excitement of the race itself. Will the detractors step up and take action, or will they continue to stir the pot from the sidelines? The world of Formula 1 is watching, and the pressure is mounting.

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