“The multi-year agreement will see Mercedes-Benz supply BWT Alpine Formula One Team with Power Units for the duration of the new regulation era, from 2026 until at least 2030. Alongside the Power Unit, BWT Alpine Formula One Team will also be supplied with Mercedes gearboxes from the 2026 season.”

Renault's Alpine Formula One team will use Mercedes engines and gearboxes from the sport's new era starting in 2026, they announced on Tuesday. Alpine said in a statement the power unit agreement would run until at least 2030.

Last month, Alpine confirmed they would abandon their works engine programme, scrapping the 2026 engine, which would mean the team would become a customer outfit. Alpine will use