The staff at Renault's Viry Châtillon factory, who are working on Alpine's 2026 power unit, can breathe a sigh of relief for now, as CEO Luca de Meo recently st
's 2026 power unit, can breathe a sigh of relief for now, as CEO Luca de Meo recently stated that no final decision has been made regarding the closure of the Alpine engine project yet. However, he did confirm that the option of a Mercedes engine powering future Alpine F1 cars is already under consideration.
The staff remains adamant about continuing Alpine's legacy in Formula 1 as an engine supplier, especially when the 2026 engine displayed results above the set expectations. Considering the noise being made lately, de Meo toldthat Renault has not concluded anything about the 2026 power unit as it continues to analyze the best possible ways to be more competitive in Formula 1 from 2026. A decision will be made in four or five weeks.
"Therefore, looking at the numbers, we can only perceive the opportunity that entering the new F1 regulations with a more competitive, but less expensive, project could represent. De Meo added that while the deal with Mercedes remains an option from a financial perspective, the board is also analyzing its marketing implications by considering the negative impact the deal could have on the brand and its promotion strategies. He added:
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