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Alpine’s Epic Move: Unveiling the Shocking Mercedes F1 Engine Deal Bonus for 2026

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
July 20, 2025
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Alpine’s Epic Move: Unveiling the Shocking Mercedes F1 Engine Deal Bonus for 2026

Jun 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) during FP3 practice at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Alpine’s Game-Changing Move: How the Mercedes F1 Engine Deal Could Reshape the Team’s Destiny

In a bold and daring move, Alpine is set to revolutionize its Formula 1 future by securing a deal to use Mercedes engines, a decision that could bring about a seismic shift in the team’s fortunes with an unexpected twist.

Following the ousting of Chief Executive Laurent Rossi in 2023, Alpine has been in a state of flux with a series of high-profile exits and entrances, including the controversial return of ex-boss Flavio Briatore, making a comeback 16 years after being banned for life due to his involvement in the infamous ‘Crashgate’ scandal.

Amidst the uncertainty at the management level and a string of lackluster performances from the engine department in Viry-Chatillon, Alpine made a groundbreaking announcement at the close of 2024, revealing its decision to part ways with Renault’s engine program after 2025. Instead, the team will join forces with Mercedes until at least 2030, utilizing the German manufacturer’s power units and gearboxes in a long-term partnership.

With rumors swirling that Mercedes will have the top-performing engine in the upcoming 2026 season, Alpine’s strategic move to align with the powerhouse could prove to be a game-changer as Formula 1 ushers in a new era of competition.

But that’s not all – Alpine might be in for an added bonus from Mercedes if certain developments in the driver market pave the way for rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli to become available, potentially reshaping the team’s lineup and injecting fresh talent into the mix.

The partnership with Mercedes marks the end of an era for Renault as an engine supplier, closing the chapter on a storied history that saw the French marque provide engines to Red Bull during their dominant years from 2010 to 2014. Despite this, Renault’s engines were never considered top-tier, with reliability issues and a lack of power hindering their performance on the track.

As Alpine looks to the future with Mercedes on board, the team is also eyeing a potential solution to its driver puzzle. With speculations of Max Verstappen possibly moving to Mercedes gaining traction, the fate of drivers like Antonelli hangs in the balance. Should Verstappen join Mercedes alongside George Russell, it could pave the way for a young talent like Antonelli to shine at Alpine, adding a fresh dynamic to the team’s lineup.

Amidst all the buzz and anticipation surrounding the Mercedes engine deal, one thing is clear – Alpine is gearing up for a new chapter in its F1 journey, with the potential to rise through the ranks and challenge the established order on the grid.

As the team navigates through a period of transition and transformation, the Mercedes partnership could be the key to unlocking Alpine’s true potential and propelling them towards a future filled with success and glory on the Formula 1 stage.

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